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 ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
SolventDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexanamide Serinol
EmollientOleamide Mea
Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Butylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Zinc Gluconate, Allantoin, Ethylhexanamide Serinol, Oleamide Mea, Methylbenzyl Methylbenzimidazole Piperidinylmethanone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Arginine, Sodium Citrate
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
