What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Cellulose
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Buteth-3
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tributyl Citrate
SolventSodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Glycerin, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium PCA, Vp/Methacrylamide/Vinyl Imidazole Copolymer, Alcohol Denat., Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Buteth-3, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Citric Acid, Tributyl Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, Oleanolic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin Conditioning7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Water, Zinc Oxide, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Isododecane, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ectoin, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin
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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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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!
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