What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Chitosan
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Polyquaternium-7
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDextrin
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantFructan
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Betaine, Coconut Acid, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Chitosan, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Isethionate, Kaolin, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Phytate, Polyquaternium-7, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dextrin, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Octanediol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, Fructan, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
