What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Steareth-20
CleansingDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantTin Oxide
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, CI 77891, Mica, Tin Oxide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Linalool, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ranunculus Ficaria Extract
Skin ConditioningHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Steareth-20
CleansingDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Juglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCola Nitida Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cyclomethicone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ranunculus Ficaria Extract, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Steareth-20, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sea Whip Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Cola Nitida Seed Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dipeptide-2 is a peptide. It can help to reduce the effects of aging.
Glycerin (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 GlycerinHesperidin Methyl Chalcone (HMC) is a modified form of hesperidin, a citrus flavonoid. It has antioxidant properties.
In preclinical research, HMC has been studied for its ability to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation related to UVB exposure. Outside of cosmetics, HMC has been looked at for its effects on capillary leakage and swelling. This is why you'll often see this ingredient in eye creams.
Overall, HMC is a gentle and supportive ingredient. Further research is needed on the claims that this ingredient can "erase dark circles".
Learn more about Hesperidin Methyl ChalconePalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (formerly Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3) is a lab-made peptide with anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing benefits. It's made up of four amino acids (glycine, glutamine, proline, and arginine) and palmitic acid (which helps it penetrate skin more effectively).
This ingredient helps reduce inflammation by limiting the production of interleukin-6 (IL-6), a chemical that triggers inflammatory responses, particularly after UV exposure.
Less inflammation = slower collagen breakdown and a longer-lasting, youthful appearance.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 also stimulates collagen production and supports a healthier skin barrier.
Over time, this can improve skin firmness, hydration, and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Itβs commonly paired with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 in the well-known Matrixyl 3000 complex for enhanced anti-aging effects.
This ingredient has been shown to be effective and safe in cosmetic use and you'll typically find it in small amounts (less than 0.01%).
Due to its palmitic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis.
Read more about other common types of peptides here:
Learn more about Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7Phenoxyethanol 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.
Steareth-20 is an emulsifier and solubilizer. It is created from stearyl alcohol with ~20 units of ethylene oxide to give it a strong preference for water.
As an emulsifier, it helps oil-in-water emulsions like lotions, creams, and cleansers stay stable. It also solubilizes small amounts of oil-loving ingredients (like fragrance) into water-based formulas.
You'll likely find this ingredient with steareth-2 (it's oil-loving sister) where the two work together to give products a cushiony feel.
Typical use levels sit at around 1-5% and this ingredient has been found to be non-irritating by the CIR Expert Panel.
Learn more about Steareth-20Tocopheryl 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
