What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Juglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Erythritol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bakuchiol, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Erythritol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Triethylene Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
C15-19 Alkane
SolventTetrasodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTriethanolamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Panthenol, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, C15-19 Alkane, Tetrasodium EDTA, BHT, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Cholesterol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Citrate, Triethanolamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 Water
