What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingMenthoxypropanediol
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Silica, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carbomer, Agar, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Metaphosphate, Menthoxypropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Guaiazulene, Parfum, Tocopherol
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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.
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 preservatives
Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 Ethylhexylglycerin
