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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCetearyl Olivate
Isopentyldiol
HumectantSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSimethicone
EmollientOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Bark Extract
MaskingRumex Crispus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantNonapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-10
CleansingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Olivate, Isopentyldiol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Simethicone, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Natto Gum, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Glutathione, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-1, Carnosine, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Nonapeptide-1, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-10, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialBetaine
HumectantCellulose
AbsorbentAlgin
MaskingOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentPhyllostachys Bambusoides Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCyclodextrin
AbsorbentAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Betaine, Cellulose, Algin, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Cyclodextrin, Aspergillus Ferment, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Dextrin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Linalool
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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