What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingSorbitol
HumectantPassiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin ProtectingMethyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantLinoleic Acid
CleansingOleic Acid
EmollientSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantGlycolic Acid
BufferingLactobionic Acid
BufferingGlutathione
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantMandelic Acid
AntimicrobialLinolenic Acid
CleansingDextran
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-37
Skin ConditioningN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin ConditioningCera Alba
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAcacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantDiisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Oleate
EmulsifyingHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Squalane, Pentylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Superoxide Dismutase, Glycolic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Glutathione, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Dextran, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Cera Alba, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Acacia Decurrens/Jojoba/Sunflower Seed Cera/Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Butylene Glycol, Mica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
AntioxidantOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney
HumectantBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingSasa Kurilensis Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
AstringentBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Glycol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Methicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Eriophorum Spissum Flower/Stem Extract, Pearl Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Propolis Extract, Honey, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sasa Kurilensis Leaf/Stem Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Arginine, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Ceramide NP, Tranexamic Acid, Beeswax, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Alternatives
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol 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 Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium 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