What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Succinic Acid
BufferingPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentSalicylic Acid
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Trehalose
Humectant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Erythritol, Succinic Acid, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Ubiquinone, Zinc PCA, Squalane, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinWater. 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
