What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Protease
Exfoliating
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientTropolone
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trideceth-10
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningGeranium Maculatum Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Betaine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Protease, Panthenol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Tropolone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trideceth-10, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil, Bioflavonoids, Geranium Maculatum Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentProtease
Exfoliating
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Dextrin, Propanediol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cyclodextrin, Protease, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolThese enzymes break down protein into smaller peptides and amino acids. They also encourage the formation of new protein.
Our skin uses peptides, amino acids, and protein for maintaining healthy skin cells.
Protease work by breaking peptide bonds in protein with hydrolysis. This is the process of breaking bonds using water.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found a blend of 3-protease decreases skin inflammation by mitigating the effects of other proteins.
One manufacturer that uses subtilisin, a protease from Bacillus subtilis, claims this ingredient is exfoliating, promotes cell regeneration, and is a good substitute for AHAs. Further research is needed to back up these claims.
Fun fact: The human body contains ~641 protease genes.
Learn more about ProteaseWater. 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
