What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Milk Protein Extract
PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Moisturising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Theanine
Emollient
Milk Lipids
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Dimethicone, Panthenol, PEG-7 Dimethicone, Sodium Glutamate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Milk Protein Extract, PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Parfum, Acer Saccharum Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Theanine, Milk Lipids, Glutathione
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Silica
Abrasive
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
4-Terpineol
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Panthenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Vinyldimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, 4-Terpineol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Phytosphingosine, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Salicylic Acid, Dimethyl Sulfone, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Retinol, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol
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
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 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 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 PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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!
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