What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningRhamnose
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Dimethicone
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantPEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
EmulsifyingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingPolyacrylamide
Parfum
MaskingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningWater, Rhamnose, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Octyldodecanol, Polysilicone-11, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, BHT, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Poloxamer 338, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Laureth-7, T-Butyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Parfum, Ceramide AP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingBakuchiol
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Arginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion StabilisingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Bakuchiol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Arginine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed 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 AcidSodium 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