What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Codium Tomentosum Extract
Skin ProtectingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingSea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Glycogen
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Denatonium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Erythritol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Codium Tomentosum Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Sea Silt Extract, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glycogen, Potassium Hyaluronate, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Denatonium Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSea Water
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
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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
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 GlycolChondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed?
Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
