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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Junos Peel Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventVinyldimethicone
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Olivate
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Junos Peel Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Methylpropanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Glycereth-26, Bakuchiol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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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