What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Poloxamer 184, Caffeine, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glycerin, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Copper Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Myristic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.
This extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractDisodium 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 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 GlyceridesWater. 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!
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