What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Arginine, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyurethane-11
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Isohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isoamyl P-Methoxycinnamate, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Mica, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Titanium Dioxide, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Silica, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Beeswax, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Parfum, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Polyurethane-11, Adenosine, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 80, Tin Oxide, CI 14700, Ethylhexylglycerin, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
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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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
