This barrier-repair emulsion is formulated around Ceramide AP and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This hydrating serum is formulated around Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantDiglycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sphingomyelin
Skin ConditioningGlucosyl Ceramide
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylene Brassylate
MaskingMaltol
MaskingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Diglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-20 Sorbitan Isostearate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Sphingomyelin, Glucosyl Ceramide, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylene Brassylate, Maltol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
C12-14 Pareth-7
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlycine
Buffering
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Alanine
Masking
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, C12-14 Pareth-7, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Trehalose, Carbomer, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phosphatidylcholine, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glycine, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Algae Extract, Alanine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Threonine, Proline, Arginine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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 GlycolCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin as a building block for ceramides.. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.
Phytosphingosine contributes to your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The NMF is responsible for hydration, a strong barrier, and plasticity. Our NMF decreases with age. Increasing NMF leads to more healthy and hydrated skin.
Studies show products formulated with NMF ingredients help strengthen our skin's barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier reduces irritation and increases hydration. Our skin barrier is responsible for having plump and firm skin. It also helps protect our skin against infection, allergies, and inflammation.
Fun fact: Phytosphingosine is abundant in plants and fungi.
More ingredients that help boost collagen in skin:
Learn more about PhytosphingosinePropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
