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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
AstringentMyrtus Communis Leaf Extract
PerfumingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurium Erythraea Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
MaskingEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
MaskingRosa Centifolia Flower Oil
MaskingJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingViola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingEugenol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialBenzyl Cinnamate
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingSucrose
HumectantSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSorbic Acid
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Centaurium Erythraea Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract, Eugenol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Geraniol, Sucrose, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingMyrtus Communis Leaf Extract
PerfumingOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
HumectantPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantLythrum Salicaria Extract
AstringentLeontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
AstringentSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
BufferingLinalool
PerfumingParfum
MaskingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantAcid Green 1
Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lythrum Salicaria Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Linalool, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, CI 60725, Acid Green 1
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-8Butylene 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 GlycolCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLaminaria Digitata Extract comes from the dark brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata. It is a potent antioxidant, which also provides soothing and hydrating benefits.
Many studies show the antioxidant components of Laminaria Digitata to help with anti-inflammation.
This ingredient is rich in amino acids, proteins, sugars, and vitamins. Small amounts of minerals such as phosphorous, iron, potassium, and copper are also found the seaweed.
These components help hydrate and nourish your skin's natural barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more youthful looking skin and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Laminaria Digitata is found in the northern Atlantic Ocean.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life due to its chemical structure. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils, preventing it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Meadowfoam is native to California and Oregon.
Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed OilLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolMyrtus Communis Leaf Extract is a fragrance.
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract can cause irritation.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract yet.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water