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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ProtectingOryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Inositol
Humectant
Sericin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Naringeninchalcone
Skin ConditioningAmorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingTrihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Beheneth-20
EmulsifyingBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diisostearyl Malate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Behenyl Alcohol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Indigofera Tinctoria Leaf Extract, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sophora Japonica Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Inositol, Sericin, Tetrasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Naringeninchalcone, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Trihydroxystearin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Beheneth-20, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Propane
Perfluorohexane
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Isosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPerfluorodecalin
Skin ConditioningPerfluoroperhydrophenanthrene
Skin ConditioningTropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Oleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-12
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Isobutane, Propane, Perfluorohexane, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Perfluorodecalin, Perfluoroperhydrophenanthrene, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Zanthoxylum Bungeanum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Polyglutamate, Polyglutamic Acid, Adenosine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Trehalose, Oleyl Alcohol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Polysilicone-11, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Stearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Laureth-12, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s 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 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
