What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitol
Humectant
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Cetrimonium Bromide
Antimicrobial
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberRhamnose
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPyrus Malus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PCA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Mannitol, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitol, Hexyldecanol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Rhamnose, Sodium Hydroxide, Pyrus Malus Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Tocopherol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSea Water
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium 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.
Disodium 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 EDTAWater. 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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