What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Pvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Dextran
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Glycerin, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Lecithin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 20, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Dextran, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Folic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Beer 86%
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine 1%
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3 3%
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus/Clover Flower Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Dextran
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
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
This biometic peptide is designed to support hair growth.
According to a manufacturer, it stimulates hair growth by:
The manufacturer has found combining this ingredient with red clover extract (Capixyl) boosted benefits. Not only does it enforce the scalp's extracellular matrix, it also inhibits the enzyme that creates DHT, a hormone that leads to hair loss.
While this ingredient is promising, more research is still needed to confirm its full effectiveness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3Butylene 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 GlycolDextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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!
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