What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSilk Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Iron Powder
Agar
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Gellan Gum
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantSqualane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBenzyl Glycol
SolventSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantCollagen
Moisturising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-65
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-9
Humectant
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Carbomer, Tromethamine, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Silk Extract, Adenosine, Iron Powder, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Betaine, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, Mica, Gellan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Phenoxyethanol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tin Oxide, Gold, Squalane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Benzyl Glycol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Bacillus, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Collagen, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-65, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hyaluronic Acid, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Glutathione
Isohexadecane
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-22
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-28
Antioxidant
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1
Antioxidant
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Water, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Glutathione, Isohexadecane, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polysorbate 80, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Parfum, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Tocopherol, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Hexapeptide-22, Oligopeptide-28, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Caffeoyl Tripeptide-1, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
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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
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, commonly known as Argireline or Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, is a popular peptide in skincare. It’s often referred to as a “Botox-like” ingredient because it helps reduce muscle movement.
By relaxing these micro-movements, Argireline may help minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. That said, it’s not as powerful as Botox, and research on its long-term effectiveness is still limited.
Beyond smoothing, Argireline may also support collagen production. Collagen is the protein that helps keep your skin firm, bouncy, and well-hydrated by strengthening the skin barrier.
So while Argireline isn’t a miracle fix, it can be a helpful addition to a routine focused on both prevention and skin health.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Acetyl Hexapeptide-8Adenosine 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobutenePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSh-Decapeptide-7 is an antioxidant and is a peptide.
Sh-Octapeptide-4 is an antioxidant and is a peptide.
sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a peptide found naturally in our bodies. Peptides are the building blocks for collagen and elastin in our skin.
In cosmetics, this ingredient is bioengineered to be identical to a human gene that codes for epidermal growth factor (EGF). EGF are signal molecules that simulate cell growth and healing.
Studies find EGF help with:
In South Korea and China, EGF is considered a controversial ingredient. The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has cracked down on companies with products including EGF due to false advertisement claims.
According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:
There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer. However, it should be noted EGF are not mutagenic - meaning they will not cause cancer.
Learn more about Sh-Oligopeptide-1Sh-Pentapeptide-19 is a peptide.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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!
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