What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Isododecane
EmollientUndecane
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
C24-28 Alkyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Skin ProtectingTridecane
Perfuming
Steareth-21
CleansingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicAminobutyric Acid
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Pentapeptide-18
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-12
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater, Polysilicone-11, Isododecane, Undecane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C24-28 Alkyldimethylsiloxy Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Tridecane, Steareth-21, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Escin, Aminobutyric Acid, Beta-Sitosterol, Phenoxyethanol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pentapeptide-18, Lecithin, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-12, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caffeine, Bisabolol, Bromelain, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. Itās often referred to as a āBotox-likeā ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, itās not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isnāt a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
