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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Stearate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingXylitol
Humectant
Disteareth-100 Ipdi
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Erythritol
Humectant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Xylitol, Disteareth-100 Ipdi, Bisabolol, Parfum, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Malachite Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Panthenol, Arginine, Erythritol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glycerin, Zinc PCA, BHT, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Bioflavonoids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Apium Graveolens Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Stearate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Nylon-12
Sodium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Stearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Maris Aqua, Caffeine, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Nylon-12, Sodium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane belongs to the siloxanes and silicones classes. It is synthetically created and has a waxy composition.
This ingredient is a humectant and emollient, meaning it helps hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture to your skin, while emollients prevent moisture from escaping.
Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
Learn more about CaffeineGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
Water. 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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