What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantVinyldimethicone
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sucrose
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Soluble Collagen, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Propanediol, 2,3-Butanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sucrose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Volcanic Soil
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Kaolin
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diglycerin
Humectant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Palmitate
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantJojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantMenthyl Lactate
MaskingCI 45380
Cosmetic ColorantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aroma
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Volcanic Soil, Mica, Kaolin, Niacinamide, Diglycerin, Arbutin, Sodium Palmitate, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Mineral Salts, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rhamnose, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 77491, CI 77492, Menthyl Lactate, CI 45380, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 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
