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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Indica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Indica Leaf Extract
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingGlaucine
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingJania Rubens Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rosa Indica Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Morus Indica Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Disodium Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Phosphate, Glaucine, Caffeine, Sodium Carrageenan, Jania Rubens Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogen
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oak Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Muscle Extract
Skin ProtectingButter Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Indica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Averrhoa Bilimbi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Iyo Fruit Extract
EmollientPlant Ash Extract
Aloe Vera Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTurtle Extract
EmollientCoral Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Geranium Macrorrhizum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Masking
Citrus Iyo Peel Oil
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Citronellal
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Leaf Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate
Cellulose
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Ethanolamine
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriticum Vulgare Starch
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantRaffinose
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingLauryl Acrylate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningDisodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingArabinose
HumectantPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Alumina
Abrasive
Pearl Powder
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Hydrogen, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oak Root Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Muscle Extract, Butter Extract, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Indica Leaf Extract, Rosa Indica Flower Extract, Averrhoa Bilimbi Leaf Extract, Citrus Iyo Fruit Extract, Plant Ash Extract, Aloe Vera Callus Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Turtle Extract, Coral Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Geranium Macrorrhizum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Citrus Iyo Peel Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Citronellal, Santalum Album Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Citrus Limon Leaf Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Dimethicone, Squalane, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Oleate, PEG-100 Stearate, 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Betaine, Ethanolamine, Polysorbate 60, Polyquaternium-51, Glycosyl Trehalose, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cellulose Gum, Triticum Vulgare Starch, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Raffinose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Stearic Acid, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Sucrose, Caramel, Panthenol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Lauryl Acrylate, Propylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Tromethamine, Folic Acid, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Arabinose, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Pearl Powder, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipropylene 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinRosa Indica Flower Extract is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
