What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Water, Panthenol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Guaiazulene
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate-13
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Tromethamine
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Calamine
AbsorbentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Propanediol
Solvent
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Guaiazulene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Polyacrylate-13, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Tromethamine, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Ceramide NP, Persea Gratissima Oil, Calamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Propanediol, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
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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
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is created from fatty coconut alcohol, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
It is a lightweight emollient. Emollients create a thin barrier on the skin to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Once applied, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is absorbed quickly and leaves a silky feel.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/CaprateDisodium 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 EthylhexylglycerinGuaiazulene is a fragrance.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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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