What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Sargassum Fulvellum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Glucose
Humectant
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Sargassum Fulvellum Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Empetrum Nigrum Fruit Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Fructooligosaccharides, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Glycine Soja Sterols, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Resveratrol, Glucose, Oligopeptide-1, Ceramide NP, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
CI 77891
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Vinyldimethicone
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Trideceth-10
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Niacinamide, CI 77891, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Vinyldimethicone, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glycereth-26, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Trideceth-6, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-10, Betaine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic 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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
