What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carrageenan
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSucrose
Humectant
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Lactate
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Calcium Chloride
AstringentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Titanium Borosilicate
Abrasive
Arginine
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientTin Oxide
Abrasive
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Propanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Sucrose, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chlorphenesin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Calcium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Titanium Borosilicate, Arginine, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Triethylhexanoin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Tin Oxide, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, CI 77288, CI 77007, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Trehalose
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningPEG-8/Smdi Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantAcetyl Hydroxyproline
EmollientArginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Water, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lauroyl Lysine, Propanediol, Trehalose, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Tocopherol, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pantolactone, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Trihydroxystearin, Glucomannan, PEG-8/Smdi Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Metaphosphate, Silica, Gold, Acetyl Hydroxyproline, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolCamellia Japonica Flower Extract comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Tsubaki flowers possess antioxidant and soothing properties. This flower has shown to be effective at fighting pollution damage by protecting your skin's fibroblasts. Your skin's fibroblasts help create collagen and collagen is responsible for youthful, plump skin.
This flower also contains many antioxidant enzymes. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. They may originate from sunlight, air pollution, or cigarette smoke. These free-radical molecules are unstable and are often looking for missing electrons. This instability causes free-radicals to damage our cells. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons.
Thus, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract may help reduce the signs of aging.
Learn more about Camellia Japonica Flower ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropanediol 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 PropanediolSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
