What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Glycoproteins, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract 5%
Antimicrobial
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Rhizobian Gum
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Yucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylene Glycol, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract 5%, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Zinc Oxide, Octocrylene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Polysorbate 60, Homosalate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Rhizobian Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf 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.
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
Butylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient comes from the needles of the pine tree native to Korea and Japan. It's rich in antioxidant compounds like protocatechuic acid and shikimic acid.
Research on human skin fibroblast cells found that the extract inhibited UVB-induced cytotoxicity and suppressed the enzymes that break down collagen and reduce skin elasticity. This extract also inhibited elastase activity which is relevant for maintaining skin firmness over time.
Studies also show that it has antifungal activity against Malassezia furfur. This is the yeast that causes conditions like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis (fungal acne). It also displays anti-inflammatory activity.
On top of all this, all tested fractions of the extract demonstrated significant tyrosinase inhibitory activity comparable to ascorbic acid. This suggests it can play a potential role in fading hyperpigmentation.
Learn more about Pinus Densiflora Leaf ExtractSodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
