What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Acetic Acid
BufferingRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Farnesol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-10, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Carbomer, Caffeine, Propylene Glycol, Yeast Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Bisabolol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Lactic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Acetic Acid, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ceramide EOP, Farnesol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, CI 15985, CI 19140, CI 17200
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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.
Phenoxyethanol 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 PropanediolPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
