What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingNiacinamide
SmoothingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
AstringentMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentThujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingPropanediol
SolventAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingSqualane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Propolis Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Propanediol, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limonene, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide 3
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientMannitol
HumectantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyisobutene
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristyl Alcohol
EmollientSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Lauryl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylcellulose
Ascorbic Acid
AntioxidantMalpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract
AntioxidantCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Mannitol, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Polyisobutene, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Myristyl Alcohol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Lauryl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, CI 77492, Ethylcellulose, Ascorbic Acid, Malpighia Punicifolia Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Linalool, Limonene
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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneNiacinamide 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 NiacinamideWater. 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