What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Water
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Niacinamide
SmoothingMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
AstringentMethoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningHoney
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Carbomer, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Beta-Glucan, Honey, Linalool, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Tocopherol
Panax Ginseng Root Water
MaskingPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPoncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGinsenosides
Skin ConditioningLeonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPanax Ginseng Root Oil
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningPEG-40
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Alcohol
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
T-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingPanax Ginseng Root Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Water, Ginsenosides, Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panax Ginseng Root Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, PEG-40, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPanax Ginseng Root Water is created by distilling ginseng, popular herb from Asia.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient has antioxidant and skin brightening properties.
Read more about the benefits of Panax Ginseng Root Extract.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root WaterParfum 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 āFRAGRANCEā or āPARFUMā 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 ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. 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