What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oyster Shell Extract
Sea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningEcklonia Cava Extract
Skin ConditioningPearl Extract
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Sea Water
HumectantCarrageenan
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine Ferulate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polyquaternium-51, Niacinamide, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Oyster Shell Extract, Sea Silt Extract, Ecklonia Cava Extract, Pearl Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Plankton Extract, Soluble Collagen, Panthenol, Octyldodeceth-16, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Madecassoside, Sea Water, Carrageenan, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Arginine Ferulate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSea Water
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium 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 (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.
Panthenol 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. Stay hydrated!
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