What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol 10%
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Panthenol 10%, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
Collagen Water
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Pullulan
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingBenzyl Glycol
SolventHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polylactic Acid
Abrasive
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Water, Water, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Trehalose, Octyldodeceth-16, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dna, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Pullulan, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Adenosine, Octyldodecanol, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyanocobalamin, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Benzyl Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polylactic Acid, Resveratrol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Raspberry Ketone, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Sh-Polypeptide-22
Reviews
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCopper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu) is a skin repairing ingredient known for its ability to boost collagen, improve firmness, and support skin regeneration.
It is a complex made up of a naturally occurring peptide (glycine-histidine-lysine) and copper, an essential trace element.
While studying wound healing, researchers noticed GHK-Cu stimulated hair follicle enlargement and growth by keeping hair in its active growth phase longer. This has made it a promising ingredient for hair regrowth treatments.
Some people have reported increased facial hair. While GHK-Cu can make your hair follicles bigger, it usually doesn’t turn soft, barely-visible facial hairs into thick, dark ones.
Anecdotal reports suggest that overusing copper peptides might lead to premature aging due to excess free copper or enzyme imbalances. This claim isn’t backed by large-scale studies.
Unfortunately, there are limited human studies for this ingredient. While early results are promising, many studies are either small, in-vitro, or not rigorously controlled.
For example, there is a 1998 study that explored the effects of copper tripeptide, vitamin C, tretinoin, and melatonin on skin repair and collagen synthesis.
After one month, increased procollagen production was seen in 7 out of 10 participants using copper tripeptide (more than those using vitamin C, melatonin, or tretinoin.
While the study was exploratory, it offers early evidence that copper tripeptide may support collagen production. Larger, well-designed trials are still needed to confirm its potential and understand individual responses.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Copper Tripeptide-1Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Niacinamide 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 NiacinamideSodium 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
