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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Canola Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Squalane
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Persea Gratissima Oil, Propanediol, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Betaine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Canola Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Niacinamide, Squalane, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Calluna Vulgaris Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Mica, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Silica, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Pentylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Ceramide EOP, CI 77491, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol 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
