What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-3 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Diglycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingPEG-5 Stearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Trimethylsilyl Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lecithin
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentTetrasodium Etidronate
Emulsion StabilisingHoney
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alpha-Glucan
HumectantHydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Punica Granatum Seed Cell Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningBeheneth-30
CleansingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Glucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingHoney Extract
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Geranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract
TonicAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Juice
CleansingHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialZizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrus Limon Juice
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Squalane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, PEG-3 Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Diglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Tristearate, PEG-5 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Batyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Glucoside, Trimethylsilyl Hydrolyzed Silk Pg-Propyl Methylsilanediol Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Myristic Acid, Lecithin, Dextrin, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Honey, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alpha-Glucan, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Methyl Carboxymethylphenyl Aminocarboxypropylphosphonate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Punica Granatum Seed Cell Culture Lysate, Beheneth-30, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glucosyl Ceramide, Behenic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium PCA, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Propolis Extract, Glucose, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Rosa Roxburghii Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Bioflavonoids, Citrus Aurantifolia Juice, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Ceramide Ng, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Citrus Limon Juice, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventHydrolyzed Egg Shell Membrane
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Rosa Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Coral Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Chinense Bark Extract
EmollientCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Trimethylpyrazine
Perfuming
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientMethacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine
Behenyl Methacrylate/T-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Niacinamide, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,5-Pentanediol, Hydrolyzed Egg Shell Membrane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Rosa Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ectoin, Coral Extract, Phellodendron Chinense Bark Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 Decyltetradecyl Ether, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Trimethylpyrazine, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine, Behenyl Methacrylate/T-Butyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateSodium 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 HyaluronateSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, it’s technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
