What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytic Acid
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPotassium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Chlorphenesin, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, Sodium Chloride, Anhydroxylitol, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Amylopectin, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Disodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Parfum, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sea Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, CI 61565, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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