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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Cocoate
EmulsifyingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentPhyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientAspergillus Ferment Extract Filtrate
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingCyclodextrin
AbsorbentZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Potassium Cocoate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aspergillus Ferment Extract Filtrate, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Cyclodextrin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyquaternium-67
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningUrea
BufferingSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Acetate
BufferingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingWater, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-67, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Glucose, Xanthan Gum, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Urea, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acetate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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