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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialHelichrysum Italicum Extract
AntiseborrhoeicBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Helichrysum Italicum Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
Disodium 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 EDTAThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water