What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Melaleuca Bracteata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Thymus Mastichina Herb Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Valine
MaskingCoral Extract
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol
EmollientDihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide
HumectantGlutathione
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid Polypeptide
Antioxidant
Bursera Graveolens Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Azulene
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acetyl Carnosine
Skin ProtectingCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Arginine, Allantoin, Betaine, Melaleuca Bracteata Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adenosine, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosterols, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Thymus Mastichina Herb Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Sclerotium Gum, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Coral Extract, Isoleucine, Beta-Glucan, Bis-Capryloyloxypalmitamido Isopropanol, Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide, Glutathione, Linoleic Acid, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, Bursera Graveolens Fruit Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Azulene, Pvp, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Astaxanthin, Ascorbic Acid, Folic Acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Carnosine, Copper Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PPG-24-Glycereth-24
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Troxerutin
Skin Conditioning
Cistus Monspeliensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polygonum Aviculare Extract
EmollientTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Troxerutin, Cistus Monspeliensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Nonapeptide-1, Polygonum Aviculare Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, CI 15985
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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.
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
You might know this ingredient as Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a more stable version of ascorbic acid.
Like other types of vitamin C, this ingredient has many benefits including reducing wrinkles, skin soothing, dark spot fading, and fighting against free radicals.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid interferes with the process of skin darkening, helping to reduce hyperpigmentation. It also encourages the skin to produce more collagen.
Once applied, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is converted to Vitamin C deeper in the skin's layers. This process is slow but makes this ingredient more tolerable for skin.
The optimum pH range for this ingredient is 4 - 5.5
Learn more about 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene 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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolNonapeptide-1 is created from amino acids including arginine and lysine.
It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Emerging studies show Nonapeptide-1 to help with reducing pigmentation and brightening the skin. It has shown to prevent the activation of tyrosinase, an enzyme in the skin that begins the process of melanin creation. Melanin is responsible for giving skin a tan or dark spots.
Learn more about Nonapeptide-1Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
