What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTetraselmis Suecica Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Propylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract, Carbomer, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthellum Indicum Flower Water
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Panthenol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Chrysanthellum Indicum Flower Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Xylitylglucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Xylitol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Glycerin 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 PropanediolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
