What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diisostearyl Malate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hibiscus Syriacus Flower Extract, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol 10%
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract
AstringentTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Silybum Marianum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBroussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Methyl Trimethicone, Panthenol 10%, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Allantoin, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Silybum Marianum Seed Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Propolis Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cimicifuga Dahurica Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Parfum
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolDipropylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 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
