What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Silica, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vinyldimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Panthenol, Parfum, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol, Yeast Ferment Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Collagen
Moisturising
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Bakuchiol, Caffeine, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Retinol, Collagen, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Isononyl Isononanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arginine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol
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
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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene 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 GlycolPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Water. 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
