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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Erythritol
Humectant
Polylysine
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Arnica Montana Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Jojoba Esters, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Thioctic Acid, Erythritol, Polylysine, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glucose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Collagen Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Retinol
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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 GlycolCurcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinIsopentyldiol is a synthetic solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Humectants have the ability to attract and hold water while emollients create a thin film to prevent water from evaporating. This combination keeps your skin and hair soft and hydrated. Plus, isopentyldiol does not leave a sticky feeling behind.
As a surfactant, isopentyldiol is a hydrotrope. Hydrotropes help surfactants (cleansing agents) dissolve into water.
According to the manufacturer, using this ingredient with sorbitol boosts skin hydration and helps close cuticles of damaged hair.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about IsopentyldiolPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
