What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Tromethamine
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Panthenol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Dextrin, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cyanocobalamin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Asparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingNelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Agar
MaskingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningRheum Palmatum Root Extract
AstringentBletilla Striata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Pectin
Emulsion StabilisingGellan Gum
Alanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Polyglutamic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycosyl Trehalose, Parfum, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract, Beta-Glucan, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Allantoin, Agar, CI 77891, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77491, Mica, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Rheum Palmatum Root Extract, Bletilla Striata Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Algin, Pectin, Gellan Gum, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1
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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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Glycosyl Trehalose yet.
We don't have a description for Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate yet.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
