What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane, Cetyl Alcohol, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Succinoyl Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningClematis Vitalba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantNasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Lamium Album Flower Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Acutiloba Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allium Sativum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Tilia Cordata Extract
RefreshingAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingSodium PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStyrene/Vp Copolymer
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Sorbitol, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Succinoyl Atelocollagen, Glycine Soja Extract, Glutamic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Clematis Vitalba Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf/Stem Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lamium Album Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Allium Sativum Bulb Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Hydrangea Serrata Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Tilia Cordata Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Sodium PCA, Serine, Lysine, Glycine, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium 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 EDTAMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenSodium 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 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
