What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Ectoin, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract
MaskingTrichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
Skin ProtectingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dipropylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Parfum, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Collagen, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Camphora Leaf Extract, Trichosanthes Kirilowii Root Extract
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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.
Beta-Glucan is a soluble polysaccharide (a chain of glucose sugars) sourced from the cells walls of oats, baker's yeast, mushrooms, and seaweed.
It's a rare ingredient that pulls double-duty as a heavy-duty hydrator and skin-soothing repair agent.
On the surface, it acts as a humectant that holds water in place and reduces moisture loss for a plumper, smoother feel, while its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make it a great pick for calming redness or sensitive skin
The more interesting story is underneath:
Despite its large molecular size, oat beta-glucan has been shown to penetrate the epidermis and reach the dermis by slipping between skin cells. Here, it interacts with fibroblasts and macrophages to nudge collagen synthesis and support wound repair.
A small 2005 split-face clinical study of 27 subjects found topical beta-glucan produced measurable reductions in wrinkle depth, height, and roughness after 8 weeks of use.
It is worth noting the trial was small and the penetration testing used frozen, irradiated skin so the anti-aging data is encouraging rather than definitive.
This ingredient gets along with pretty much everything and is typically used around 0.1-1%.
Fungal acne: This ingredient is not a food source for the Malassezia yeast because it is a glucose polysaccharide with no fatty acid or ester component.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
