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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Agar
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGellan Gum
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC18-21 Alkane
SolventHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lysolecithin
EmulsifyingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Betaine
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientFoeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Tripropylene Glycol, C12-14 Alketh-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Butylene Glycol, Agar, Carbomer, Gellan Gum, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, C18-21 Alkane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Parfum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lysolecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Betaine, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Fructooligosaccharides, Propanediol, Malachite Extract, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Retinal, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alcohol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Lecithin, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9
Calluna Vulgaris Extract 85%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Rutin
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChlamydomonas Extract
Skin ConditioningChitosan
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Succinic Acid
BufferingTromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Calluna Vulgaris Extract 85%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Erythritol, Rutin, Allantoin, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Chlamydomonas Extract, Chitosan, Lactobacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Trehalose, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Propanediol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Succinic Acid, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitol, Water, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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 HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
