What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Water, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Pantolactone, Glycoproteins, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Limonene, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningC9-12 Alkane
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
EmollientHoney
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingArginine
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin Conditioning
Phenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingHistidine
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, C9-12 Alkane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tartaric Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Algae Extract, Honey, Caffeine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Salicylic Acid, Di-C12-18 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Laureth-4, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Tyrosine, Arginine, Lysine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Valine, Histidine, Parfum, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citral, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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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.
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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!
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