What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Citrus Depressa Peel Extract
HumectantSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Dipalmitate
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Sodium Chloride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, 2-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lauryl Betaine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Seed Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Citrus Depressa Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ascorbyl Dipalmitate, Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Metabisulfite, Citric Acid, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Linalool, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Morus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentTrametes Versicolor Extract
Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Nigra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSalicylic Acid
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-6
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Isohexadecane
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientArginine
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Sulfite
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polysilicone-11, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Pentylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Morus Nigra Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Salicylic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Algae Extract, Caffeine, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Sorbitol, Cholesterol, Phospholipids, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Squalane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-6, Glycerin, Sucrose, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isohexadecane, Acetyl Glucosamine, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Arginine, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Sodium Rna, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethoxytolyl Propylresorcinol, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hexylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15985
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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.
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 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.
Sodium metabisulfite is also known as Sodium Pyrosulfite. It is a preservative, antioxidant, and disinfectant.
As a preservative, it helps stabilize cosmetic formulas without affecting their color or scent.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but it’s technically not; it’s a hydrocarbon, meaning it’s only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term “oil-free” isn’t regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. It’s worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
