What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vinegar Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Leucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Cysteine Hcl
Antioxidant
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Arginine Hcl
Skin ConditioningOrnithine
Skin ConditioningCarnitine
Cleansing
Tyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Menthol
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Milk
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Histidine Hcl
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trideceth-10
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Arginine, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vinegar Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Glutamine, Lysine Hcl, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Cysteine Hcl, Citrulline, Aspartic Acid, Isoleucine, Alanine, Arginine Hcl, Ornithine, Carnitine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Panthenol, Phenylalanine, Proline, Menthol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Milk, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Histidine Hcl, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Thiamine Hcl, Allantoin, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Parfum, Sodium PCA, Trideceth-10, Lactic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salicylic Acid
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Decyl Cocoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingAvena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Behentrimonium Chloride
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Linalool
Perfuming
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Decyl Cocoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethylhexanoin, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, Panthenol, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Linalool, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Water, Malt Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol
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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.
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
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 GlycolGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
