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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water 74%
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMilk Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Glucose
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Rutin
Antioxidant
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningDunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Flower Water 74%, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Rosa Damascena Extract, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adenosine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Cyanocobalamin, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Maltodextrin, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Milk Extract, Pearl Extract, Cholesterol, Propolis Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Stearic Acid, Glucose, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 Water
