What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Ficus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantBetula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, PEG-2 Stearate, Charcoal Powder, Sodium Hyaluronate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Ficus Carica Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingArginine
Masking
Sodium Chloride
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Laurate
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Arginine, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Lauric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Laurate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineDisodium 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
