What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingAbelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingDesamido Collagen
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSoluble Collagen
HumectantCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingProcollagen
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
AntioxidantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
AntioxidantNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Abelmoschus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Collagen, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Procollagen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Tripeptide-1, CI 77400, Dipeptide-2, Glutathione, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventBetaine
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Arginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingVinyldimethicone
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Extract
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantArachidic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
HumectantOleic Acid
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSqualane
EmollientWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Vinyldimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Malt Extract, Glycerin, Oleic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Citric Acid, Squalane
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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
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 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 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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