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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Textilis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Phosphoric Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Bambusa Textilis Stem Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Asiaticoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phytosphingosine, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tocopherol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ceramide AP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Phosphoric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiatic Acid, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide EOP
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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.
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene 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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