What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Algin
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pullulan
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Hydrolyzed Dna, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Betaine, Trehalose, Urea, Serine, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Algin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pullulan, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Oleic Acid, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Dna
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Locked Nucleic Acid-1
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Dna, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Water, Propanediol, Locked Nucleic Acid-1, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Trehalose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Betaine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene
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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 humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. Itβs known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Dna yet.
Trehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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!
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