What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Vinyldimethicone, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocos Nucifera Seed Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Maltodextrin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Collagen Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethyl Hexanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Styrax Japonicus Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, 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.
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
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
