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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Hexylene Glycol, Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C13-15 Alkane
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
PCA
Humectant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Lysine Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingLecithin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
PEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, C13-15 Alkane, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Isomerate, Ferulic Acid, Panthenol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium PCA, PCA, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Lysine Hcl, Threonine, Proline, Gluconolactone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, CI 17200
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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.
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 AllantoinCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPanthenol 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. Stay hydrated!
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