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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventCarthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCetraria Islandica Thallus Extract
HumectantPolypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract
HumectantSphagnum Magellanicum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetraria Islandica Thallus Extract, Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract, Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Gluconolactone, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientBehenyl Behenate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentPicea Abies Extract
Skin ConditioningSilver
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMaclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Behenyl Behenate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Picea Abies Extract, Silver, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maclura Cochinchinensis Leaf Prenylflavonoids
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
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidThis ingredient is an 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.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum