What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Bambusoides Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Gluconolactone, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract
HumectantTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Cellulose
Absorbent
Succinic Acid
BufferingVincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHonokiol
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Propanediol, Allantoin, Caffeine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Phaseolus Radiatus Sprout Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Cellulose, Succinic Acid, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Cellulose Gum, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Honokiol, Tocopherol, Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract, Sorbitol, Quercetin
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseWater. 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
