What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingCoceth-7
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8 Stearate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Diglycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolycaprolactone
StabilisingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSodium Magnesium Silicate
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
BHT
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Calcium Pantothenate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetate
BufferingLysine
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Fullerenes
AntimicrobialBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Coceth-7, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Eclipta Prostrata Extract, PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Tromethamine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-8 Stearate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Squalane, Diglycerin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polycaprolactone, Retinol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Magnesium Silicate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, BHT, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Octyldodecanol, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Calcium Pantothenate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Polyquaternium-51, Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Pyridoxine Hcl, Pvp, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetate, Lysine, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Linoleic Acid, Silica, Oligopeptide-1, Fullerenes, Biotin, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Folic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclomethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Theobroma Cacao Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Trehalose, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cyclomethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term '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.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 NiacinamideTromethamine 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
