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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phytol
Emollient
Isomalt
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingLecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Propanediol, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Chlorphenesin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytol, Isomalt, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Lecithin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyapatite
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingDeoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Zeolite
AbsorbentPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTalc
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Cysteine, Glutathione, Retinol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Isohexadecane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Cetearyl Olivate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polysorbate 20, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyapatite, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Palmitate, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Ceteareth-12, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cholesterol, Zeolite, Pentylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Chloride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Talc, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140
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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.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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