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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPanax Ginseng Meristem Cell Culture
AntimicrobialSoluble Collagen
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientLippia Citriodora Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-9
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Panax Ginseng Meristem Cell Culture, Soluble Collagen, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Lippia Citriodora Meristem Cell Culture, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Acetyl Glutamine, Magnesium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantMicrococcus/Sea Salt Ferment Lysate Extract Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
HumectantCarrageenan
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventCyclomethicone
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientSoluble Collagen
HumectantResveratrol
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
AntioxidantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rna
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
EmollientCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Micrococcus/Sea Salt Ferment Lysate Extract Filtrate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Carrageenan, Plankton Extract, Niacinamide, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Propanediol, Cyclomethicone, Saccharide Isomerate, Dimethicone, Soluble Collagen, Resveratrol, Hydrolyzed Dna, Ubiquinone, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Hydrolyzed Rna, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Polysorbate 20, Tocopherol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Lecithin, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Elastin yet.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinPhenoxyethanol 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 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 HyaluronateSoluble collagen comes from animals and fish. It has a large molecule size, meaning it doesn't get absorbed into skin.
Instead, it sits on top of skin as a humectant to improve skin hydration. It has incredible water-binding properties and creates a water barrier on skin that prevents evaporation.
This ingredient is incredibly gentle and often used to counter more irritating ingredients.
While our skin does have collagen, this ingredient is not used by the skin for anti-aging. Applying collagen topically has not been linked to helping with collagen loss in skin. All the benefits of soluble collagen are related to hydration.
Fun fact: The name "soluble collagen" refers to its ability to dissolve in water.
Learn more about Soluble CollagenWater. 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