What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Japonica Flower Water
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Faex
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent
Lecithin
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Escin
TonicCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Arginine
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic ColorantCamellia Japonica Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Faex, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose, Lecithin, Phospholipids, Sclerotium Gum, Chlorphenesin, Escin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Maltodextrin, Beta-Sitosterol, Arginine, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tin Oxide, Sodium Benzoate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, CI 77891, Mica
Water
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBoron Nitride
Absorbent
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicParfum
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract
MaskingMarrubium Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingFurcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningWater, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitan Caprylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Xylitylglucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Escin, Parfum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Glucose, Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaf Extract, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Potassium Sorbate, CI 42090, Lapsana Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Maris Sal
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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Escin yet.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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
