What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Rhodiola Sachalinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Complex
Water, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Xylitylglucoside, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Xylitol, Ceramide NP, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Sucrose Distearate, Glucose, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rhodiola Sachalinensis Extract, Ceramide As, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Complex
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Sea Water
HumectantZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingAlchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Coccineum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Citriodora Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Manganese PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Propanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Sea Water, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Chrysanthemum Coccineum Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Octyldodeceth-16, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Sodium PCA, Asiatic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Madecassic Acid, Magnesium PCA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Zinc PCA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Manganese PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA
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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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinWater. 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
