What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Loess Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningHyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Vera Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Loess Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Arginine, Carbomer, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract, Aloe Vera Callus Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, CI 19140
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation.
It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh.
Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated.
This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%.
Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating.
Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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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