What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Humectant
Agave Americana Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Squalane
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Agave Americana Stem Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Azelaic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Betaine Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Madecassoside, Squalane, Lactic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Benzyl Glycol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlgin
Masking
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientAlanine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Mannitol
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Benzyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Algin, C12-14 Alketh-12, Allantoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Cyanocobalamin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, CI 77891, Sodium Dna, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Caffeine, Propanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Glycine, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Alanine, Lysine, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Caprylyl Glycol, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Mannitol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Collagen, Hexapeptide-9, Nonapeptide-1
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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.
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol yet.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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
