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Ingredients Side-by-side
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventDimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Ginseng Root
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Betaine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyquaternium-51, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Root, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Raffinose, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Sucrose, Ceramide NP, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Retinol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
