What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
Antioxidant
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Squalene
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-3, Sclerotium Gum, Ferulic Acid, Propanediol, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Squalene, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Polyglutamic Acid, Amylopectin, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Lecithin, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Acetyl Glutamine, Lactic Acid, Phytosterols, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Silica
Abrasive
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentDistarch Phosphate
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic ColorantQuercetin
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Dimethyl Isosorbide
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid, Maltodextrin, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Calcium Silicate, Distarch Phosphate, Mica, Quercetin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77891, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Dimethyl Isosorbide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Pentylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPotassium 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 SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
