What's inside
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPropylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Laurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Boswellia Serrata Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Limonene, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantBrassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentBrassica Oleracea Botrytis Extract
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Gemmifera Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Brassica Oleracea Botrytis Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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
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 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 PanthenolWater. 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
