What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
PEG-100
Humectant
Stearyl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Panthenol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Olivate, PEG-100, Stearyl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sorbitan Olivate, Butylene Glycol, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Hexylresorcinol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Propanediol 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 Water
