What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventHexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Hexylresorcinol, Glycerin, Betaine, Ethoxydiglycol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ferulic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Vinyldimethicone
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycolipids, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bisabolol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Niacinamide, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bakuchiol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Retinol, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Adenosine, Sorbitan Oleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Tromethamine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Oleic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Santalum Album Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ns, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Arginine, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Dna, Ceramide EOP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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 Water
