What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingBee Venom
Astringent
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract
Skin ProtectingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Raphanus Sativus Sprout Powder
Skin ConditioningLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLaureth-23
Cleansing
Sodium Iodide
AntimicrobialVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingStomach Extract
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Salmon Egg Extract
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Horse Fat
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Betaine
Humectant
Caviar Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Swiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citrus Junos Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingLactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningDiacetyl Boldine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingGlyoxal
Antimicrobial
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Milk Protein Extract
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Comb Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cellulose Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Glucan, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Bee Venom, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Carbomer, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Propolis Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Linalool, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Punica Granatum Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Arginine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Chamomilla Vulgaris Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Raphanus Sativus Sprout Powder, Laureth-4, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cholesterol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laureth-23, Sodium Iodide, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carbomer, Stomach Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Salmon Egg Extract, Glycereth-26, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Horse Fat, Methylparaben, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Betaine, Caviar Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Parfum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Junos Extract, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Apium Graveolens Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenyl Trimethicone, Persea Gratissima Oil, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Nitrate, Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract, Yeast Extract, Diacetyl Boldine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Triethanolamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Glyoxal, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Butylene Glycol, Comb Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
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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
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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseThis ingredient is also known as tea tree oil. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Tea tree oil is a complex lipophilic (fat-loving) oil that contains around 100 compounds with terpinen-4-ol being the most abundant (~40%).
Terpinen-4-ol is responsible for tea tree oil's broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and makes it a well-researched option for acne.
Clinical studies support 5% tea tree oil as an effective topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. A study with 124 patients compared 5% tea tree oil gel to 5% benzoyl peroxide and both reduced acne (though tea tree oil worked more slowly).
Besides acne, it is also seen in anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments for it's antimicrobial and anti-seborrheic properties.
Safety-wise, the allergic potential of low concentrations on healthy skin is considered low. However, oxidized (old or improperly stored) tea tree oil is a stronger sensitizer.
Irritation can also occur if using the undiluted oil on skin; it's best to use this ingredient as part of a carefully crafted cosmetic formula. This is because regulations require tea tree oil in cosmetics to be stabilized to prevent degradation.
This ingredient has been deemed safe up to 2% in shampoo, 1% in cleansers, and 0.1% in face cream by the EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS).
There is some lab evidence that tea tree oil is antifungal against Malassezia, but it is a supportive option at best and not a replacement for proven antifungal treatments.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilSnail Secretion Filtrate is the excretion from snails. It is an effective moisturizer and promotes collagen production.
A popular nickname for this ingredient is 'Snail Mucin'.
Snail mucin has numerous skin benefits:
On top of this, Snail Secretion Filtrate contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. These include copper peptides, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E. Vitamins A and E are antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals that damage skin cells.
Being cruelty-free means a brand does not experiment on animals.
If you're worried about the well-being of the snails, we recommend looking more into the company of the product. Many brands have developed humane methods to collect snail mucin.
There is much debate on this subject. On one hand, this ingredient comes from an animal. On the other hand, many will argue the ingredient is naturally secreted (like a natural by-product) and therefore vegan. If you have reservations, you can look into Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate or Centella Asiatica Extract as alternatives.
Learn more about Snail Secretion FiltrateSodium 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 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
