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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingMethylpropanediol
SolventPyrus Communis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Tromethamine
BufferingBenzyl Glycol
SolventCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Gluconolactone, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Methylpropanediol, Pyrus Communis Flower Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Benzyl Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Olivate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Panthenol, Erythritol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 EDTAPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate isn't fungal acne safe. It can be bad for dry skin.
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate comes from caprylic acid and Polyglycerin-6. It is an emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating. Common ingredients include oils and water, which do not mix naturally. Emulsifiers have properties that help keep ingredients such as these together. There is emerging research that shows emulsifiers may also help in delivering ingredients into the skin.
As an emollient, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate helps soften skin.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-6 CaprylatePropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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!
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