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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Glucose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMirabilis Jalapa Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8
HumectantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPhragmites Karka Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSqualane
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol, Allantoin, Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Phragmites Karka Extract, Polysilicone-11, Poria Cocos Extract, Propanediol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventVp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantBisabolol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingInulin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCrocus Sativus Flower Extract
MaskingPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Allantoin, Propanediol, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bisabolol, Pentylene Glycol, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Inulin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Crocus Sativus Flower Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateBisabolol is famous for its skin soothing properties. It does this by blocking inflammatory signals, helping to reduce your body's reaction to irritation.
This ingredient also interferes with the process of hyperpigmentation. This can help with reducing dark spots and uneven tone.
Bisabolol is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. By fighting these free-radicals, Bisabolol may slow down signs of aging.
Studies have shown Bisabolol to have antimicrobial properties and may be a fungicide. These properties help preserve a product's shelf life.
All these properties makes bisabolol a great skin barrier helper ingredient.
Bisabolol also helps the absorption of other ingredients.
Note: Synthetic Bisabolol has been shown to be less effective.
Learn more about BisabololButylene 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 GlycolCaprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 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