What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Oryza Sativa Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Alcohol Denat., Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Betaine, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Ferric Pentetate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientPinellia Ternata Tuber Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Masking
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZiziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Rhizome Extract
AntimicrobialPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Prunus Persica Kernel Extract
MoisturisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pvp, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Ferric Pentetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Pinellia Ternata Tuber Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Rhizome Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Prunus Persica Kernel Extract, Tocopherol
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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.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil comes from hydrogenated castor oil. It is a solubilizer and emulsifier.
As a solubilizer, it helps dissolve ingredients into a water-based version. It is also an emulsifer. Emulsifier help prevent oils and water from separating. Both these properties help create evenly-spread and uniform products.
Basically, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil helps hold ingredients together.
Learn more about PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPhenoxyethanol 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 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
