What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Glycol Palmitate
Emulsifying
Ethyl Aspartate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Disiloxane
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Asparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Methyl Benzophenone
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Glycol Palmitate, Ethyl Aspartate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclomethicone, Disiloxane, Alcohol, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Isopropyl Alcohol, Methyl Benzophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantBHT
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Propylene Glycol, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, CI 77492, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, CI 77491, BHT, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77499
Alternatives
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
Propylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene 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. Remember to 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
