What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningEpigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside
AntioxidantCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSphingolipids
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingZymomonas Ferment Extract
HumectantPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientTriethyl Citrate
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Extract
PerfumingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-6
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCholesterol
EmollientSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingAlcohol
AntimicrobialSodium Phytate
Water, Yeast Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Honey Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract, Sea Water, Phospholipids, Sphingolipids, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Zymomonas Ferment Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Phytosphingosine, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Peel Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglycerin-6, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Alcohol, Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Methyl Gluceth-10, Niacinamide, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Sodium Citrate, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Madecassoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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 Water