What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carrageenan
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Chloride
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Allantoin, Sucrose, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Calcium Chloride, Cellulose Gum, Potassium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Erythritol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSucrose
Humectant
Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingSuccinic Acid
BufferingPantolactone
Humectant
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Erythritol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Butylene Glycol, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Polyacrylate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sucrose, Cutibacterium Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Trideceth-6, Succinic Acid, Pantolactone, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Madecassoside, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tocopherol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Bisabolol, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA
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 GlycolCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumCeratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier.
It rounds up dirt, oil, and grime, so they can be rinsed off easily as a cleanser. On the emulsifier side, it keeps your formula smooth and well-mixed by playing peacekeeper for ingredients that don't naturally get along (like oil and water).
Because it has a C12 (lauric acid) fatty acid chain, this ingredient can potentially feed the Malassezia yeast that causes fungal acne. The Malassezia yeast prefers esters with C11-C24 fatty acids If you're prone to flare-ups, you might want to patch-test or skip this one.
This ingredient is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWe don't have a description for Potassium Chloride yet.
Sucrose is a natural sugar found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts. It is the main constituent of white sugar.
In skincare, sucrose is a humectant and can be a mild exfoliant.
Sucrose is hydrophilic, meaning it attracts water. This makes it an effective humectant and helps hydrate the skin.
Studies show sugars may worsen acne-prone skin due to it disrupting the skin's natural biome. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
In some products such as body scrubs, sucrose is used as an gentle exfoliant.
The term 'sucrose' comes from the french word for sugar, 'sucre'.
Learn more about SucroseWater. 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
