What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract
HumectantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Phytate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Coconut Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Isethionate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, 2,3-Butanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Aspergillus/Rice Ferment Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Glucose, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAlthaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyquaternium-10, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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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