What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Fruit Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Undecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phosphatidylglycerol
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Grandis Fruit Water, Propanediol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carnosine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Betaine, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Phosphatidylglycerol
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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
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 BetaineEthylhexylglycerin 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!
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