What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Cetyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Steareth-2, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-32, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Parfum, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, CI 15985, Sorbitan Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, CI 17200, Hexylene Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Steareth-21
CleansingSteareth-2
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Isocetyl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Jojoba Esters, Silica, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 20, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract, Plankton Extract, Glycine Soja Sterols, Tocopherol, Retinol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ectoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglutamic Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Ubiquinone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, 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.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. It’s often referred to as a “Botox-like” ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, it’s not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isn’t a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Caprylyl 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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolIsopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
Palmitates are emollients. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier that traps moisture in.
When added to cosmetics, Isopropyl Palmitate creates a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Isopropyl Palmitate may not be fungal acne safe. It can worsen acne prone skin.
Learn more about Isopropyl PalmitatePhenoxyethanol 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidSteareth-2 is a waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients. It is created from polyethylene glycol and stearyl alcohol.
The 2 stands for the number of ethylene oxide units used to create this ingredient.
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
