What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Caprylyl Glycol, Oleanolic Acid, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventErythritol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Polyglucuronic Acid
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Benzyl Glycol, Erythritol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Polyglucuronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Pantolactone, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA
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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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 Water
