What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin)
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLinalool
Perfuming
Achillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCamellia Japonica Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Heptapeptide-4
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
TonicAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAcetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Triolein, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-20 Olefin), Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Adenosine, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Metaphosphate, Parfum, Beta-Glucan, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Linalool, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Extract, Geraniol, Ferulic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, CI 15985, CI 17200, Soluble Collagen, Vegetable Oil, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hydroxide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Rubber Latex
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Polyquaternium-10
Thymus Vulgaris Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprate
EmollientTetrasodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Arginine
Masking
Aspartame
Tiglic Acid
Perfuming
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Taurine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sprout Extract
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCollybia Mushroom Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Water, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Coco-Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Rubber Latex, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyquaternium-10, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Glyceryl Caprate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Propanediol, Arginine, Aspartame, Tiglic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Taurine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sprout Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Collybia Mushroom Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
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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
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 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 PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
