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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningElastin
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Lecithin
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-4 Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Elastin, Natto Gum, Lecithin, Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Stearic Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-4 Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Polysorbate 60, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholeth-24
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Chitosan, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactobionic Acid, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Phytate, Anhydroxylitol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Choleth-24, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerDipropylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinTromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.
It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.
This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.
Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
