What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientLauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Phosphate
BufferingCaprylyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantCitrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lauryl Methyl Gluceth-10 Hydroxypropyldimonium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Phosphate, Caprylyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Junos Peel Extract, Tocopherol
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyethylene
AbrasiveSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPantolactone
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, 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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water