What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Sea Water
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tridecane
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Oil Acetylated 100%
Perfuming
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Boswellia Carterii Gum Extract
Perfuming
Camphor
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sea Water, Squalane, Undecane, C14-22 Alcohols, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tridecane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Xylitol, Parfum, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Amyris Balsamifera Oil Acetylated 100%, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Boswellia Carterii Gum Extract, Camphor, Cinnamomum Camphora Linalooliferum Wood Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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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 synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
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 EDTAPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
