What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPEG-75
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCola Acuminata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Pantethine
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientTripeptide-32
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Rna
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingGlycereth-26
HumectantSqualane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOleth-3 Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningOleth-3
EmulsifyingOleth-5
EmulsifyingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningCholeth-24
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeteth-24
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV AbsorberHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-75, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Algin, Pantethine, Caffeine, Lecithin, Tripeptide-32, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Rna, Bisabolol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oleth-3 Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oleth-3, Oleth-5, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Yeast Extract, Choleth-24, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceteth-24, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Hexylene Glycol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Trisodium EDTA, BHT, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, CI 19140
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
AntioxidantLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-10, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Tromethamine, Triethylhexanoin, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Lactobacillus, Carbomer, 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.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water