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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicGlycereth-26
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingStyrene/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantVolcanic Rock
AbrasiveCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingGlycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSophora Flavescens Root Extract
AntioxidantAlthaea Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Glycereth-26, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Volcanic Rock, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Propolis Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantCassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropolis Extract, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 Hyaluronate