What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alcohols
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Rosa Canina Flower Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Water, C12-15 Alcohols, Parfum, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Rosa Canina Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
