What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingLinalool
Perfuming
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Lilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Jojoba Esters, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Sodium Metaphosphate, Linalool, Arachidyl Glucoside, Panthenol, Mannitol, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract, Limonene, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Retinol, Propanediol, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Polyaspartate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Hexapeptide-9, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicParfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningMalpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentMalpighia Emarginata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantEngelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Boron Nitride, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Biotin, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract, Engelhardtia Chrysolepis Leaf Extract
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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.
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 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 GlycerinParfum 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 HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
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
