What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Propanediol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Allantoin, Betaine, Squalane, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ectoin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientMauritia Flexuosa Pulp Powder
Abrasive
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Diosmine
Antioxidant
Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalene
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Propanediol, Bakuchiol, Jojoba Esters, Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Glycosphingolipids, Mauritia Flexuosa Pulp Powder, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Diosmine, Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Cholesterol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Oleate, Glycine Soja Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Polyglycerin-3, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalene, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Gluconate
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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
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is made by reacting glycerin with stearic acid (typically sourced from plant oils like palm or coconut). It's an emulsifier, emollient, and mild occlusive.
Emulsifiers help ingredients like oil and water stay mixed so your formula stays nicely blended and uniform in texture.
This ingredient is typically used in concentrations between 1-10%. Studies have found it to be non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic, and non-photoallergenic.
A close cousin of this ingredient is Glyceryl Stearate SE ("self-emulsifying"). This just has a small amount of sodium or potassium stearate added so it can emulsify without a co-emulsifier.
Since this ingredient is an ester of a C18 fatty acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. The Malassezia yeast can potentially metabolize within the C11-C24 range.
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
