This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Ceramide NP to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This brightening night moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Sodium Hyaluronate to brighten dull-looking skin and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientBis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
ChelatingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed DNA
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glycine Soja Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningAzulene
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Squalane, Diisostearyl Malate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, PEG-100 Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, CI 60730, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, 2,3-Butanediol, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed DNA, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Tripeptide-1, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Nonapeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Copper Tripeptide-1, Rosmarinus Officinalis Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycine Soja Peptide, Potassium Hyaluronate, Azulene, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetate
BufferingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Cellulose
Absorbent
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Polyacrylamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laureth-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cellulose, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 75470
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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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is a small phenolic molecule that earns its place in a formulas as an antioxidant and preservative booster.
As a phenol, it is able to neutralize free radicals to protect both the product and the skin from oxidative stress.
Though it can't kill microbes on its own, it works as a good supporting agent when combined with other preservatives like Phenoxyethanol or 1,2-Hexanediol.
This ingredient naturally occurs as piceol in Norwegian spruce needles (~0.4-1.1% dry weight and in cloudberries). Though the cosmetic-grade material is synthesized for purity and consistency.
You'll usually see it used at low levels and suppliers recommend up to 1% added to a water phase.
Safety testing was done at concentrations like 0.05% in SPF products and 0.5% in a Human Repeated Insult Patch Test. The safety evidence is assuring; this ingredient is safe for cosmetics in current use and also holds safety status as a food flavoring as well.
An honest caveat: the "soothing" and "anti-inflammatory" claims come mostly from supplier marketing rather than published clinical trials. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review's own literature search found no useful efficacy studies on this ingredient.
So the antioxidant and preservative-boosting roles are the well supported ones while the calming benefit is plausible but thinly evidenced.
Overall, this is a well-tolerated, low-irritation multitasker that quietly helps a formula stay fresh and stable.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
