What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Collagen
Moisturising
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningRhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCarrageenan
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Squalane, Collagen, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lactic Acid, Sodium PCA, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Hydroxyacetophenone, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lactate, Carrageenan, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMorus Alba Flower Extract
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Fruit
Abrasive
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Water
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthol
Masking
Menthyl Lactate
MaskingBeer Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Water, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Tranexamic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dipropylene Glycol, Morus Alba Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Phytate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Beta-Glucan, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Beer Extract
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 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol 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 PropanediolPyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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
