What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningArbutin
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Arbutin, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Dextran, Tripeptide-1, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Acacia Senegal Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSarcosine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Calcium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cellulose Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Inulin, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sarcosine, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Algin, Citric Acid, Calcium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is an amino acid sugar and is naturally found in our skin.
The cool thing about this ingredient? It helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration. It also has antioxidant benefits to protect skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
Learn more about Acetyl GlucosamineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Niacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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 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
