What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Crataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Amara Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Allantoin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Seed Extract, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientMethyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Methylpropanediol
SolventDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Menthyl PCA
HumectantEthyl Menthane Carboxamide
TonicMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Methylpropanediol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Sorbitan Olivate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sodium Phytate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Menthyl PCA, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Tocopherol, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinPentylene 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!
Learn more about Water
