What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vitis Vinifera
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Rubus Idaeus Extract
Skin ProtectingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera, Water, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Gluconolactone, Allantoin, Tranexamic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Resveratrol, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Madecassic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinSodium 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 Water
