What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Grass-Hay Herb Extract
Perfuming
Algae Extract
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsocetyl Stearate
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Mannitol
Humectant
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingBisabolol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDextran
Disodium EDTA
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantGluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Tripeptide-8, Tocopherol, Grass-Hay Herb Extract, Algae Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isocetyl Stearate, Arginine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Zinc Gluconate, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Mannitol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Bisabolol, Xanthan Gum, Dextran, Disodium EDTA, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 77288
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract yet.
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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
