What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Swertia Japonica Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialPolydextrose
HumectantThreonine
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
PCA
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Isochrysis Galbana Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Valine
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Chelating
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Apigenin
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9
Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Chelating
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Urea
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantHistidine
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPelvetia Canaliculata Extract
Skin Protecting
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium PCA
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantAspartic Acid
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Swertia Japonica Extract, Arginine, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Oligopeptide-10, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8, Biotin, Tocopherol, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Lecithin, Glycine, Zinc Chloride, Polydextrose, Threonine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Laminaria Digitata Extract, PCA, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Isochrysis Galbana Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Valine, Xanthan Gum, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Phytic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Apigenin, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Isoleucine, Disodium EDTA, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Yeast Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Panthenol, Serine, Propylene Glycol, Nicotiana Benthamiana Octapeptide-30 Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-9, Nicotiana Benthamiana Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-86, Phenylpropanol, Proline, Glyceryl Caprylate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Gluconolactone, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12, Polysorbate 20, Urea, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Histidine, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Alanine, Oleanolic Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16, Phenylalanine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Silk Amino Acids, Aspartic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Citric Acid, Propanediol
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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.
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1 is a lab-made molecule that combines two parts: biotin (vitamin B7) and Tripeptide-1. Together, they form a peptide that’s often used in hair and eyelash products.
In-vitro studies show this ingredient helps hair bulb cells grow faster and product more structual proteins. This helps keep hair securely anchored in the follicle.
A small human study using a mascara with 2% Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 reported lashes that were about 17% longer and 19% thicker after one month.
One study from 2025 compared topical spray vs. a combined tropical/oral treatment. The combination group saw greater increases in total hair count.
While these early results are encouraging, most of the data comes from in-vitro experiments (in test tubes) or small, short-term trials.
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 looks promising for supporting hair strength and growth but there’s not yet strong clinical evidence to confirm how well it works.
Learn more about Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1Disodium 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 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 PanthenolPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSerine is a non-essential amino acid (your body makes it on its own!). It is a major player in your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Serine is one of your NMF's most abundant components that works as a skin-identical humectant. Its hydroxyl group grabs onto water molecules to boost hydration without any heaviness or occlusion.
Research on a hydrogel with serine confirmed this serine got delivered to your stratum corneum and demonstrated enhanced skin moisturization.
Interestingly serine also helps your skin produce filaggrin, a protein that keeps your skin barrier strong and used to create collagen.
Learn more about SerineThreonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Our skin uses threonine for creating collagen and elastin. Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
