What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Adenosine, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Spirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Betaine
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Trehalose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Betaine, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Beta-Glucan, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Polyglutamic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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
