What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDimethyl Sulfone
SolventCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Lupeol
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Betaine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Tromethamine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betula Alba Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Trehalose, Lupeol, Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/Root/Stem Extract, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Disodium EDTA
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Juglans Regia Shell Powder
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Papain
Skin Conditioning
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Lentinus Edodes Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingTrametes Versicolor Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Juglans Regia Shell Powder, Allantoin, Glucose, Maltodextrin, Papain, CI 77742, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Tabebuia Impetiginosa Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 BetaineEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis ingredient comes from eggplant (or aubergine). It has skin conditioning properties due to its abundance of antioxidants like Chlorogenic Acid, Caffeic Acid, and Nasunin.
Nasunin is the pigment concentrated in the purple peel and has demonstrated the abilityu to neutralize free radicals and bind excess iron in lab studies.
Lab studies have shown that eggplant extracts can lower oxidative stress and protect skin cell membranes from damage. A 2025 study found that specific compounds in eggplant (particularly a phenolamide called N-Trans-Feruloylputrescine) may support skin health by neutralizing 2-nonenal, a byproduct linked to aging skin.
Overall, this is a gentle, well-tolerated ingredient that adds a little extra antioxidant support to your routine.
Those with nighshade vegetable allergies (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes) should patch test as eggplant is part of the same family.
Learn more about Solanum Melongena Fruit ExtractWater. 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
