What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingJojoba Esters
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingThuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Glycerin, C14-22 Alcohols, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopherol
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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