What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventMoringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23
Bleaching
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Pachyrhizus Erosus Root Extract, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Adenosine, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Levulinic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceteareth-25, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 80, Ceramide NP, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Myristic Acid, Cholesterol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Behenic Acid, Panthenol, Polysorbate 20, Arachidic Acid, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Benzoate, Lauric Acid, Citric Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Oleic Acid, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Phytosphingosine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Eos, Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide Ng, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Ceramide As, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, PEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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
