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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hypochlorous Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Disodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Octanediol
Agar
MaskingPEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Algin
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingEthyl Hexanediol
SolventTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Magnesium Chloride
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Poloxamer 184, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzalkonium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hypochlorous Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Octanediol, Agar, PEG-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Algin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tromethamine, Ethyl Hexanediol, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Niacinamide, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Magnesium Chloride, CI 77891, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Calcium Gluconate, CI 19140, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ceramide NP, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientSea Water
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGuaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Isododecane, Sea Water, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Tromethamine, Guaiazulene, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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 AllantoinButylene 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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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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