What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantParfum
Masking
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Glucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Propanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Carbomer, Arginine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Parfum, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Linalool, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Polyglutamic Acid
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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidThis form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.
According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.
Sodium 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!
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