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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coptis Japonica Rhizome Extract
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Coptis Japonica Rhizome Extract, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Malt Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-51, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract
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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.
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
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin
