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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantTrilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMilk Lipids
Skin ConditioningAtelocollagen
Skin ConditioningDesamido Collagen
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientLeucine
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
HumectantSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit
EmollientEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fusiforme Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientMethionine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingProcollagen
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Tryptophan
MaskingValine
MaskingBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientOleic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingWater, C13-15 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Cyanocobalamin, Milk Lipids, Atelocollagen, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Leucine, Soluble Collagen, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Sargassum Fusiforme Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Isoleucine, Lysine, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Procollagen, Threonine, Tryptophan, Valine, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
PerfumingBorago Officinalis Extract
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlucose
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenyl Trimethicone, C14-22 Alcohols, Polysorbate 60, Arginine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glucose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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