What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Agar
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Glutathione
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Astaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Mentha Viridis Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Sodium Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Alketh-12, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Agar, Xanthan Gum, Ubiquinone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Glutathione, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Propanediol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Astaxanthin, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Retinyl Palmitate, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Mentha Viridis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propolis Extract, Ferulic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pollen Extract
EmollientTilia Platyphyllos Extract
Skin ConditioningMel Extract
MoisturisingMalva Sylvestris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sucrose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentHexyl Nicotinate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Azelaic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hexylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glucose, Fructose, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Pollen Extract, Tilia Platyphyllos Extract, Mel Extract, Malva Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Ubiquinone, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sucrose, Urea, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Dextrin, Hexyl Nicotinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 GlycerinUbiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.
Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.
The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:
Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.
When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.
Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.
Learn more about UbiquinoneWater. 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
