What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Simethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caramel
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningBiota Orientalis Leaf Extract
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningScrophularia Buergeriana Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCholesterol
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Simethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Caramel, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Biota Orientalis Leaf Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Coptis Japonica Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Scrophularia Buergeriana Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cholesterol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Fructose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glucose, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientArbutin
Antioxidant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Croton Lechleri Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cyclomethicone, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Arbutin, Petrolatum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Stearate, Triethanolamine, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Croton Lechleri Resin Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Carbomer, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCetyl 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.
Disodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSodium 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
