What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyester-5
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Polyester-5, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Salicylic Acid, Octyldodeceth-16, Zinc PCA, Tromethamine, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyester-5
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Algae Extract
EmollientBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Scabra Extract
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyester-5, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Algae Extract, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Octyldodeceth-16, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Gentiana Scabra Extract
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinOctyldodeceth-16 comes from the fatty-alcohol Octyldodecanol.
Emulsifers keep oils and water ingredients together to create a more even consistency.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Polyester-5 yet.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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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