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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 ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningOldenlandia Diffusa Extract
Skin ConditioningSaururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSaxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Catechins
Antioxidant
Angelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Dipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Niacinamide, Silica, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Potassium Laurate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Dna, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Stearic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Oldenlandia Diffusa Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Asiaticoside, Leonurus Sibiricus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Menadione, Ceramide NP, Asiatic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Camellia Sinensis Catechins, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Oligopeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Collagen Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ceramide EOP
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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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
