What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Taurine
BufferingBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Isomalt
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC9-12 Alkane
SolventDilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Chloride
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Lecithin
Emollient
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Maltodextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Taurine, Bacillus Ferment, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Isomalt, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Glyceryl Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Octastearate, Sodium Phytate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Chloride, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Lecithin, Cyanocobalamin, Tin Oxide, CI 77491, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate, Betaine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Ceramide NP, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Carbomer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Cyanocobalamin, 2,3-Butanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Methylpropanediol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Pentylene Glycol, Astaxanthin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Oligopeptide-32, Oligopeptide-29, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Oligopeptide-6, Ceramide EOP
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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.
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 preservatives
This peptide is more commonly known as Thymulen 4 BG.
It is derived from a youth hormone called thymopoietin. Thymopoietin helps regulate the immune system and decreases naturally with age.
According to the manufacturer, this peptide boosts the skin's immune defenses and regenerates the outer layers of skin.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2Caprylyl 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 GlycolCyanocobalamin is the manufactured version of vitamin B12. It has skin soothing, antioxidant, and barrier protecting properties. Topical cyanocobalamin is used to treat skin irritation and atopic dermatitis.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
