What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Betaine, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Betaine Salicylate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Bifida Polysaccharide
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Lactuca Indica Extract
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Agave Americana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Saussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCirsium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Carum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Arginine
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Octyldodecanol, Bifida Polysaccharide, Butylene Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Allantoin, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate, Adenosine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Gardenia Taitensis Callus Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitylglucoside, Lactuca Indica Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Agave Americana Leaf Extract, Xylitol, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Glucose, Phosphatidylcholine, Cirsium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Glycine, Phytosphingosine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Proline, Threonine, Arginine, Hyaluronic Acid
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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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 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 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
