What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingVegetable Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Phenoxyethanol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Betaine, Allantoin, Carbomer, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cellulose Gum, Adenosine, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Limonene, Benzyl Salicylate, Vegetable Amino Acids, Proline, Hydroxyproline
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthellum Indicum Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Tripeptide-29
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningTetrapeptide-44
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-9
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-11
Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingHamamelis Virginiana Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Polyglutamic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Adenosine, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Tripeptide-29, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1, Tetrapeptide-44, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
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
Adenosine 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 AdenosineAllantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumSodium 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 Hyaluronate