What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBenzyl Glycol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Diisopropyl Adipate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Lactose
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lonicera Caprifolium Extract
AstringentPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Uncaria Tomentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningAgrimonia Eupatoria Extract
AstringentCorydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Nepeta Cataria Extract
TonicMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Water, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, C12-14 Pareth-12, Lactobionic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lactose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Panthenol, Lonicera Caprifolium Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Uncaria Tomentosa Extract, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Corydalis Turtschaninovii Root Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Extract, Nepeta Cataria Extract, Madecassoside, Capryloyl Salicylic 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.
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 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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
