What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientOlive Oil Decyl Esters
Glycereth-26
HumectantSqualane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Batyl Alcohol
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-10 Citrulline
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-19
Skin ConditioningTrifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Oligopeptide
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSqualene
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSorbic Acid
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMagnesium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCetyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSilanetriol Trehalose Ether
EmollientMannitol
HumectantPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLaureth-12
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientDisodium Phosphate
BufferingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDextran
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates Copolymer
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polysilicone-11, Batyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hexapeptide-11, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Natto Gum, Sodium Polyglutamate, Squalene, Mica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Magnesium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Glyceryl Stearate, Silanetriol Trehalose Ether, Mannitol, Phytosterols, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Laureth-12, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Lecithin, Disodium Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Carbomer, Dextran, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Triethanolamine, Acrylates Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Betaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingParfum
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningPrunella Vulgaris Extract
AntioxidantFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Parfum, Adenosine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Rosa Damascena Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Dna, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Hyaluronic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
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. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā 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, itās 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 isnāt 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 GlycolThis 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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycereth-26 is a synthetic ingredient and polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin. Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin and helps keep your skin moisturized.
It is a humectant and helps add texture to products. It can make your product thicker.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps your skin stay hydrated.
Learn more about Glycereth-26Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (formerly Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) is a lab-made peptide with anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing benefits. It's made up of four amino acids (glycine, glutamine, proline, and arginine) and palmitic acid (which helps it penetrate skin more effectively).
This ingredient helps reduce inflammation by limiting the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a chemical that triggers inflammatory responses, particularly after UV exposure.
Less inflammation = slower collagen breakdown and a longer-lasting, youthful appearance.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 also stimulates collagen production and supports a healthier skin barrier.
Over time, this can improve skin firmness, hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Itās commonly paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
This ingredient has been shown to be effective and safe in cosmetic use and you'll typically find it in small amounts (less than 0.01%).
Due to its palmitic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is also known as pal-GHK. It is made up of 3 amino acids and palmitic acid, a fatty acid that helps it absorb into skin more easily.
This peptide is as a signal peptide, meaning it tells the skin to produce more collagen. Collagen is the key protein that helps form the skin's structure and keep it plump, firm, and hydrated.
By boosting collagen production, this ingredient supports a stronger skin barrier and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
You'll most likely see this ingredient paired with Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex. While results from in-house testing should be viewed cautiously, this peptide duo is among the most studied and widely used in modern skincare.
Due to its palmitic acid base, this ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1Sodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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