What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Tromethamine
BufferingBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Phytate
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientPanax Ginseng Extract
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
MoisturisingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Niacinamide, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tromethamine, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Panax Ginseng Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Retinol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Caramel, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientRubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
AntioxidantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMannose
HumectantSodium Mannose Phosphate
HumectantDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingRhizobian Gum
Butylene Glycol
HumectantC9-12 Alkane
SolventHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C10-18 Triglycerides, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil, Ubiquinone, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hyaluronic Acid, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Mannose, Sodium Mannose Phosphate, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Rhizobian Gum, Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterZingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:
This ingredient has no negative side-effects and is safe to use unless one has a specific allergy to it.
Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.
Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root Extract