What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexanamide Serinol
EmollientPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Madecassoside, Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexanamide Serinol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycerin, Carbomer, Arginine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Adenosine, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Phosphate, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate
Emulsifying
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Panthenol, Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Sorbitan Stearate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Stearic Acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Phytosterols, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Methyl Caprooyl Tyrosinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
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
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 GlycerinMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideYou might know this ingredients as Matrixyl, a famous peptide.
Peptides are building blocks for protein. Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 consists of five amino acids. These amino acids include: 2 lysines, 2 threonines, and serine
This ingredients tells our body to create more collagen. Collagen is a protein that makes connective tissue. Boosting collagen production leads to a healthier skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier means having firm and hydrated skin.
Thus, Matrixyl may help improve the look of wrinkles.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Polyglyceryl-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 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
