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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide As
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sorbitol, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Madecassoside, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Ectoin, Ceramide NP, Sorbitan Laurate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ns, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ng, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ethyl Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceramide As, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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