What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate-13
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyisobutene
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Vitex Agnus Castus Extract
AstringentPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantTourmaline
Ruby Powder
Skin ConditioningSapphire Powder
Pearl Powder
Nephrite Powder
Abrasive
Diamond Powder
Abrasive
Amethyst Powder
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Tromethamine, Polyisobutene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Titanium Dioxide, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Vitex Agnus Castus Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Tin Oxide, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Tourmaline, Ruby Powder, Sapphire Powder, Pearl Powder, Nephrite Powder, Diamond Powder, Amethyst Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Parfum
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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 moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
