What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
BHT
Antioxidant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Arginine, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Ceramide NP, BHT, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
