What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Boron Nitride
Absorbent
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Epilobium Fleischeri Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Isohexadecane
EmollientLaureth-23
Cleansing
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Octanediol
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Boron Nitride, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Epilobium Fleischeri Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Silica, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Isohexadecane, Laureth-23, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trideceth-6, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laureth-4, Octanediol, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica
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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 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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
