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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiglycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium Succinate
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Succinic Acid
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus/Hyaluronic Acid Ferment Filtrate
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Dipropylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sorbitol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Disodium Succinate, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Anhydroxylitol, Potassium Hydroxide, Isopentyldiol, Disodium EDTA, Succinic Acid, Xylitol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, C12-13 Alkyl Glyceryl Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactococcus/Hyaluronic Acid Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantBisabolol
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Algin
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCollagen
Moisturising
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Squalane, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Disodium EDTA, Ubiquinone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Aluminum Stearate, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 60, Alumina, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Oxycoccus Palustris Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Carnosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Hydrolyzed Algin, Potassium Sorbate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Collagen, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePentylene 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.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
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 HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerWater. 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
