What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
C15-19 Alkane
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Calcium Dna
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus
Masking
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Magnesium Dna
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Methylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Algin
Masking
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Galactoarabinan
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventPEG-8
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingStearyl Caprylate
EmollientStearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Cinnamyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propylene Glycol, C15-19 Alkane, Pentylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Silica, Acetyl Glutamine, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Calcium Dna, Chondrus Crispus, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Glucose, Hexapeptide-11, Lecithin, Magnesium Dna, Maltodextrin, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-3, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Algin, Boron Nitride, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Galactoarabinan, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Methylpropanediol, PEG-8, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Stearyl Caprylate, Stearyl Heptanoate, T-Butyl Alcohol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Mica, CI 77891, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Glyceryl Dilaurate
Emollient
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Tripeptide-10
Skin Conditioning
Citrulline
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Urea
Buffering
Glucose
Humectant
Guanidine Hcl
BufferingDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Glycosaminoglycans, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tripeptide-10, Citrulline, Tripeptide-1, Lecithin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Urea, Glucose, Guanidine Hcl, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Panthenol, Phospholipids, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Pvp, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Pantothenic Acid
Alternatives
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
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient is a more stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate as quickly when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is oil soluble.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateButylene 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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 EDTAGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Some other names for this ingredient include soy lecithin and deoiled soy lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinSodium 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
