What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-14 Polyglyceryl-2 Ether
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate
Antioxidant
Pullulan
Lactic Acid
Buffering
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
Moisturising
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-400, PPG-14 Polyglyceryl-2 Ether, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Disodium Ascorbyl Sulfate, Pullulan, Lactic Acid, PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialMentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Allantoin, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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!
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