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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientAcrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Nonanoate
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Dibehenate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Vinegar
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Water, Cetearyl Nonanoate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Vinegar, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Betaine, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum
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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.
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate is a lightweight synthetic emollient that also helps improve how a product feels and spreads.
In a formula, it's a workhorse that:
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics and found to be a non-ocular (eye) irritant at 100% in rabbits.
Usage levels vary depending on product type; industry surveys report it around 2.2% in baby products, 19.5% in hair sprays, and 1-20% in skincare.
Learn more about Neopentyl Glycol DiheptanoatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol
