What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningCollagen
Moisturising
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentLonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract
Perfuming
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phytate
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Caffeine, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Collagen, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Phytate, Glycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Inulin
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Benzyl Glycol
SolventBehenic Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Persea Gratissima Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Trehalose, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Allantoin, Inulin, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Levulinate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Parfum, Triethyl Citrate, Benzyl Glycol, Behenic Acid, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Raspberry Ketone, Potassium Sorbate, Amyl Cinnamal, CI 19140, CI 42090
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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.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineBiosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant
Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel.
This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types.
Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Glycerin 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 levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
