What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHuman Adipose Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media
BleachingHuman Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Human Adipose Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Flower Cell Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningHuman Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes
Glycerin
Humectant
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media
HumectantHuman Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes, Glycerin, Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media, Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Propanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Magnesium Aspartate, Niacinamide, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sucrose Palmitate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl 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 GlycerinThis is a growth factor ingredient. Growth factors stimulate cell growth and healing.
Studies find they help with:
The term "conditioned media" refers to a mix of lab grown growth-factors. Just so you know - the US allows human-derived growth factors. However, human-derived growth factors are illegal in the EU and plant sources are used as an alternative.
According to Dr. Zoe Draelos, growth factors have some drawbacks:
However, many people have seen great results from using growth factor serums.
There is also controversy surrounding growth factors. The controversy is due to their mitogenic activity, or their ability to increase the number of cells. It is best to avoid using growth factors if you have psoriasis or are at risk of skin cancer.
Learn more about Human Neonatal Fibroblast Conditioned MediaHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is hyaluronic acid (HA) that is broken down into lower molecular weight fragments.
It's a humectant that pulls and holds water in the skin to help with hydration, plumpness, and reduce transepidermal water loss.
Because hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid is smaller in size, it can slip past your outermost layer of skin more easily than full-sized HA.
Most formulations will combine all sizes to get the best of both worlds.
Typical usage levels range from 0.01-1%. Any percentage higher than 2% might become goopy and tacky.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidLactococcus Ferment Lysate is a postbiotic created by fermenting Lactoccus lactis, a type of bacteria more commonly used to create Lactic acid.
Postbiotics are inactive molecules produced by probiotic bacteria that provide skin benefits.
This ingredient offers promising benefits, but it is relatively new and more evidence is needed to prove its efficacy. The manufacturer claims this ingredient:
A study from 2022 found this ingredient helped protect skin against damaged from UV exposure (though this should not replace your sunscreen!).
The lysate in the ingredient name refers to a fluid that forms from breaking down the cell membrane.
Learn more about Lactococcus Ferment LysatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 PropanediolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
