What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Poloxamer 184
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Methylpropanediol
SolventPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Poloxamer 184, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Methylpropanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maris Aqua, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPoloxamer 184 is a surfactant and emulsifier made from polyoxyethylene and polyoxypropylene units.
It allows ingredients that don't normally mix (like water and oil) to blend together and stay stable; this makes it easier for cleansers and makeup removers to grab onto dirt, oil, and makeup to be rinsed away more easily.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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
