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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying4-Terpineol
MaskingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
AntioxidantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 4-Terpineol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum