What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSqualane
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Dimethicone
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingEctoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Methylpropanediol, Squalane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bisabolol, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingEthyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethicone
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientC15-19 Alkane
SolventHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingTriethylene Glycol
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Trideceth-6
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC10-16 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSucrose Stearate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant2-Aminobutanol
BufferingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ethyl Macadamiate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Glycereth-26, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, C15-19 Alkane, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Lactobacillus Ferment, Allantoin, Carbomer, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Triethylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Trideceth-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, C10-16 Alkyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide NP, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, 2-Aminobutanol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ng, Glycosphingolipids
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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
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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