What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
HumectantStearyl Alcohol
EmollientMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Arginine, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chlorphenesin, Panthenol, Parfum, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Powder
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
PreservativeArbutin
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingPropylparaben
PreservativeTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCalcium Lactate
AstringentPearl Extract
AntioxidantLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningCodium Fragile Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantColloidal Platinum
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMacrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Coral
Skin ConditioningWater, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methylparaben, Arbutin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, CI 77007, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Calcium Lactate, Pearl Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Codium Fragile Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Colloidal Platinum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Coral
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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 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 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium 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