What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
PPG-6
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSerum Albumin
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
PPG-6, Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycoproteins, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Soluble Collagen, Carbomer, Serum Albumin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Water. 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
