What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglycerin-3
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Tocopherol
AntioxidantAcrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Polyglycerin-3, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Tocopherol, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
PerfumingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantBetaine
HumectantGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingGlycolic Acid
BufferingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventAlcohol
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Water, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Allantoin, Trehalose, Betaine, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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