What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantOryza Sativa Powder
Squalane
Emollient
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Escin
TonicPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrochloric Acid
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isododecane, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-8, Oryza Sativa Powder, Squalane, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Cera Alba, Jojoba Esters, Dipropylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Caprylyl Glycol, Phospholipids, Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Escin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Beta-Sitosterol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Polyacrylate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrochloric Acid, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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