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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingIris Florentina Root Extract
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTocopherol
AntioxidantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantAlginic Acid
Skin ConditioningSilanetriol
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Olivate, Niacinamide, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Collagen Extract, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Alginic Acid, Silanetriol, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlucose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSorbitol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPotassium Benzoate
PreservativePolyquaternium-67
Papain
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientArachidic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientSodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
SolventCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVinegar
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Oleic Acid
EmollientCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantMineral Salts
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Potassium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-67, Papain, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Oleic Acid, CI 77004, Mineral Salts, Citric Acid, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Disodium EDTA
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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.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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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 Water