What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-12 Allyl Ether
PEG-12
HumectantCystoseira Tamariscifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Alaria Esculenta Extract
Skin ProtectingDimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alpha-Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, DMDM Hydantoin, Sodium PCA, Parfum, Tetrasodium EDTA, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinAlpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Alpha-ArbutinButylene 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 GlycolDMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.
So what's formaldehyde?
DMDM Hydantoin is approved for use in cosmetics all around the world.
In the EU, this ingredient is allowed in personal products up to 0.6 percent.
You might have heard of the class-action lawsuit about it causing hair loss. According to chemists, there has not been a link found between this ingredient and hair loss.
The Hydantoin part of this ingredient is created by reacting glycolic acid and urea.
You can check out alternatives to Dmdm Hydantoin:
phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Glycerin 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
