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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Arginine
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Arginine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Dimethiconol, Sodium Dna, Cellulose Gum, Allantoin, Laureth-7, Parfum, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyglyceryl-6 Distearate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Oil
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Centella Asiatica Protein
HumectantAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantJojoba Esters
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCandida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSodium Laurate
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingGlycine
BufferingGlutamic Acid
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Centella Asiatica Oil, Hydrolyzed Centella Asiatica Protein, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Beeswax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Asiatic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Allantoin, Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Laurate, Lauric Acid, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol
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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
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 AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
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 NiacinamidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateWater. 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