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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Beeswax, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientSqualane
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Laureth-5
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeMadecassoside
AntioxidantBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientHydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin
AntioxidantLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-100 Stearate, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, PPG-5-Laureth-5, Phenoxyethanol, Madecassoside, Bioflavonoids, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root, Polygonatum Odoratum Rhizome Extract, Limonene, Synthetic Wax, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Proanthocyanidin, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
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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 TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 WaterXanthan 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