What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sarcosine
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Tocopherol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Capryloyl Glycine, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Sarcosine, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, Oleanolic Acid, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Papain
Skin ConditioningCI 77004
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Powder
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Protease
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Papain, CI 77004, Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Oryza Sativa Powder, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Protease, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Glycerin, Tartaric Acid, Lactic 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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinWater. 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
