Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment Versus Alastin Ultra Light Moisturizer with TriHex Technology
This acne treatment is formulated around Adapalene to clear breakouts and refine skin texture.
This anti-aging moisturizer is formulated around Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 and Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 to soften the look of wrinkles and strengthen the skin barrier.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningPotassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Polyisobutene
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
ChelatingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide NP, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Squalane, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Bisabolol, Betaine, Panthenol, Ceteareth-20, Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyacrylate-13, Sucrose Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid
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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.
Disodium 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 EDTAWater. 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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