What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Trideceth-10
CleansingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Trideceth-10, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingSucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isohexadecane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, CI 77891, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sucrose Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Beta-Sitosterol, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 17200, CI 19140, CI 15985, Parfum
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium 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 EDTAWater. 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!
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