What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Menthyl PCA
HumectantEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCocoglycerides
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOctanediol
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sphinganine
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-45
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-7
Antiseborrhoeic
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Octyldodeceth-16, Polysorbate 20, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthol, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Caffeine, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Menthyl PCA, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cocoglycerides, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sphinganine, Phosphatidylcholine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Glycine Soja Oil, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-14, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-7, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMenthol
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Alcohol Denat., Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthol, Dextrin, Propanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Piperita Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Biotin, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
