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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbitan Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, CI 77007, Parfum, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emulsifying
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylitol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pseudanabaena Galeata Extract
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Panthenol, Trehalose, Xylitylglucoside, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Anhydroxylitol, Polyacrylate-13, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Adenosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyisobutene, Dimethiconol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Disodium EDTA, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopherol, Pseudanabaena Galeata Extract, Caramel, CI 77891
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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.
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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
