What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSucrose
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyisobutene, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Trehalose, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Dna, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantMaltitol
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingTrehalose
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArginine
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
AntimicrobialDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantRetinol
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Maltitol, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, C12-14 Alketh-12, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Bakuchiol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Retinol, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Propolis Extract, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1
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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateSodium 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 HyaluronateTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseWater. 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