What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningYeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Yeast Ferment Extract, Tocopherol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMannitol
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Isopentyldiol, Polyglycerin-3, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Mannitol, Taurine, Ectoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Caffeine, Zinc Gluconate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9
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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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol 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 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
