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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Astringent
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Saccharide Isomerate, Trehalose, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chaenomeles Sinensis Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Astaxanthin, Limonene, Linalool
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Surfactin
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Beta-Glucan
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
