What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Isododecane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
C15-19 Alkane
SolventTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Hull Extract
MoisturisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantParfum
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Pentapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
S-Pea Oligopeptide-1 Sp
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Isododecane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triheptanoin, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Linoleic Acid, C15-19 Alkane, Triolein, Linolenic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Oryza Sativa Hull Extract, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Polyglycerin-6, Parfum, Sorbitan Oleate, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Pentapeptide-21, S-Pea Oligopeptide-1 Sp, Saccharomyces Lysate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Synechococcus Elongatus Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tuber Aestivum Extract
Skin ProtectingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Synechococcus Elongatus Lysate Filtrate, Jojoba Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Nymphaea Coerulea Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Palmitic Acid, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Tuber Aestivum Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Propanediol, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Stearic Acid, Sucrose, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
