What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Va Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyester-5
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Laurtrimonium Chloride
Emulsifying
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Prunus Persica Resin Extract
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGentiana Scabra Extract
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vp/Va Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyester-5, Panthenol, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Ectoin, Sodium Bisulfite, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Prunus Persica Resin Extract, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Gentiana Scabra Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinVP/VA Copolymer is a synthetic polymer made by joining two smaller molecules (vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate) into a larger chain.
It is mainly used as a film-former and fixing agent. When a product dries, it creates a thin and flexible layer on the skin, hair, or nails. This film helps hold hairstyles into place, adds a smooth feel to skin, and traps moisture to reduce dryness.
Irritation is rare at normal concentrations and it doesn't penetrate deeply into skin.
Learn more about Vp/Va CopolymerWater. 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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