What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRaspberry Ketone
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Betaine Salicylate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Arginine, Glycolic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Raspberry Ketone, Allantoin, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, PEG-60, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract 70.23%
Skin Protecting
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingThreonine
Phenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen Extract 70.23%, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Polysorbate 80, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Pullulan, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Water, Cellulose Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Lysine, Alanine, Arginine, Valine, Isoleucine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
