What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract
HumectantDavidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Bakuchiol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glycerin, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Cetyl Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Parfum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Acronychia Acidula Fruit Extract, Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract, Syzygium Luehmannii Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Dehydroacetic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningEel Extract
HumectantRosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bifida Polysaccharide
HumectantMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Methyl Trimethicone, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Borago Officinalis Extract, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Bakuchiol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Carbomer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Tocopherol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Sorbitan Isostearate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Eel Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bifida Polysaccharide, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Dna
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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
Bakuchiol is a plant-derived antioxidant (it's vegan!). It is often called the replacement for retinol although it is not part of the same family.
It has similar effects as retinol: skin smoothing, reducing discoloration, and preventing wrinkles. It does not cause as much irritation as traditional retinoids.
Bakuchiol works by breaking down free radicals and stimulating collagen production in skin.
Combining bakuchiol with retinol will not have adverse side effects. Studies show using them will just boost the benefits. Bakuchiol is also found to help stabilize retinol.
While bakuchiol does not make the skin more sun sensitive, we recommend wearing SPF on a daily basis.
Read more about traditional retinol
Learn more about BakuchiolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
