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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-11
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sulfated Castor Oil
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Polyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-11, Citric Acid, Sulfated Castor Oil, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Gluconolactone, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Calcium Gluconate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Parfum
Oryza Sativa Bran Water 71%
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Seed Protein
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingArbutin
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water 71%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Panthenol, Betaine, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Seed Protein, Ceramide NP, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Arbutin, Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ceramide EOP
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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.
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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan (basically a long sugar chain) that your skin already makes on its own. In your skin, HA lives in the extracellular matrix and acts as the body's moisture reservoir.
Topically, HA is a humectant that binds water and helps skin look more plump, smooth, and hydrated.
The only catch is that HA isn't a single thing; it actually comes in a wide range of molecular weights (~50 - 2,000+ kDA) and size matters.
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
This is why the best HA serums blend the two sizes together so you get the best of both worlds.
The majority of cosmetic HA is produced by bacterial fermentation, typically using Streptococcus or Bacillus strains. Typical use levels in skincare sit around 0.1-2%.
A clinical study using a 0.2% low-molecular weight HA gel showed improvement in facial seborrheic dermatitis with excellent tolerance.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
