This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder and Panthenol to calm redness and hydrate skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventChlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
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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 Glycol