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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Natto Gum
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Natto Gum, Allantoin, Arbutin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Beta-Glucan, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Alanine
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLeucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Serine
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Threonine
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Cysteine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine, Histidine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Natto Gum, Panthenol, Phenylalanine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Proline, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Serine, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Threonine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tyrosine, Valine, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. It’s often referred to as a “Botox-like” ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, it’s not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isn’t a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseNatto Gum is created by fermenting a soy protein using Bacillus natto (a bacteria). It is used as a texture enhancer.
Natto gum contains nattokinase, an enzyme. It is currently being studied for its ability to improve blood circulation.
Studies also show fermented soy-based ingredients help boost antioxidant activity.
Learn more about Natto GumPanthenol 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
