What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingVaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Caffeine, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Vaccinium Corymbosum Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Ceramide EOP
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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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
