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
CleansingSodium 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 ConditioningMethylparaben
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 Conditioning
Diacetyl Boldine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingAscorbyl 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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 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 tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
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 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
