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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Polymethacrylate
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Alpinia Galanga Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sucrose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Alpinia Galanga Extract, Polysorbate 60, Disodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Sodium Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limonene, Linalool
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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
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
