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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingHydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Sulfone
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingResveratrol
Antioxidant
Glabridin
BleachingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Root Extract
BleachingHydrangea Arborescens Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCoceth-7
EmulsifyingPentapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Tranexamic Acid, Isopentyldiol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic Acid, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Strontium Chloride Hexahydrate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Phenoxyethanol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Resveratrol, Glabridin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Hydrangea Arborescens Root Extract, Coceth-7, Pentapeptide-21, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Polysorbate 20, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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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