What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymethyl Methacrylate
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentIndigofera Tinctoria Extract
MaskingTilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract
HumectantSucrose Stearate
EmollientAnacyclus Pyrethrum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Arginine, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Gold, Caprylyl Glycol, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Panthenol, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Tilia Cordata Leaf Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Anacyclus Pyrethrum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rose Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Perilla Frutescens Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Pantolactone
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Propolis Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Perilla Frutescens Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Zinc PCA, Pantolactone
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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 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to 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
