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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningOxygen
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglutamic Acid, Citric Acid, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipropylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Maltodextrin, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Oxygen, Madecassoside, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Bacillus
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPimpinella Anisum Extract
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hexapeptide-67 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Bacillus, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Panthenol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pearl Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Rosa Alba Leaf/Stem Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hexapeptide-67 Palmitate, Hexapeptide-11
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPolyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.
This ingredient is an effective skin hydrator and may help speed up wound healing. As a humectant, it draws and holds water to the skin. This ingredient is often compared to hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Similarly to hyaluronic acid, it can vary in molecular weights. This means polyglutamic acid is capable of bringing hydration to lower levels of the skin.
Fun fact: Polyglutamic Acid is found in the Japanese food, natto. It is also being used in cancer treatment studies.
Learn more about Polyglutamic AcidPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateSodium 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
