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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantUrea
BufferingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePanthenol
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
Emulsifying3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantXylitol
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlucose
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMannitol
HumectantEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventEpigallocatechin Gallate
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingDecapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Urea, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitol, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mannitol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Propanediol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Decapeptide-4, Scutellaria Alpina Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Algae Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Oleanolic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethyl Sulfone
SolventBetaine
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNatto Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingLuffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningLysine Hcl
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantAcetyl Methionine
Skin ConditioningTheanine
EmollientCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Sulfone, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Natto Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polyquaternium-51, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lysine Hcl, Proline, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Methionine, Theanine, Copper Tripeptide-1
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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.
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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDisodium 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 EDTAGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractPanthenol 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 PanthenolPolyquaternium-51 is a polymer salt. It helps hydrate the skin by creating a film on top. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water