What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventSilica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHexamethylindanopyran
Masking
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Betaine, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Carnosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Linalyl Acetate, BHT, Tocopherol, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Collagen
Moisturising
Hexapeptide-2
Bleaching
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Heptyl Undecylenate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingValine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Tromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Collagen Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen, Hexapeptide-2, Panthenol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Stearate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Biotin, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Adenosine, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vinyldimethicone, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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
Butylene 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 GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Pentylene 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 GlycolSodium 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
