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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningSargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Bambusa Vulgaris Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Niacinamide, Raffinose, Panthenol, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Dna, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Guaiazulene, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Oleyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Sea Water
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Alanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSea Water, Water, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Panthenol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Threonine, Proline, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidPanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerWater. 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 Water
