What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract
MaskingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Cetyl Stearate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycol Distearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Isostearyl Isostearate, Cetyl Stearate, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Dna, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Royal Jelly
Dextrin
AbsorbentCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Trehalose, Sorbitan Isostearate, Royal Jelly, Dextrin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Polyisobutene, Theobroma Cacao Extract, BHT, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Polyacrylate-13, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Dimethicone, Adenosine, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Propolis Extract, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine
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
Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) is a lightweight silicone that mostly acts as an emollient and solvent in cosmetics. Its the reason your products feel silky, fast-spreading, and non-greasy.
Since D5 is volatile, it does its thing and then evaporates off the skin quickly.
The safety profile of this ingredient is reassuring; the US CIR Expert Panel concluded D5 is safe as used in cosmetics and Health Canada concluded that D5 is not harmful to human health or the environment as currently used in cosmetics
There's a study that people mention about D5 in a rat study showing tumors. This study is related to long-term inhalation of high D5 levels.
Regulatory bodies have judged this study to be not applicable in topical skincare since skin absorption of D5 is very low and we're not really inhaling huge amounts of D5.
The only restriction for this ingredient is environmental. The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) restricted D5 in wash-off cosmetics at or above 0.1% due to their persistence in water.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSodium 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
