What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sea Water
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Emiliania Huxleyi Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Boron Nitride, Madecassoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sea Water, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Emiliania Huxleyi Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinal
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cholesterol
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
BHA
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingLecithin
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPolyacrylamide
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
BHT
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Retinol, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinal, Centella Asiatica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cholesterol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Polysorbate 80, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, BHA, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Polyacrylamide, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate, Propanediol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Linoleic Acid, Parfum, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, BHT, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, 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 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 PanthenolPentylene 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 GlycolPropanediol 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 PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
