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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Water, Diisostearyl Malate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Decaisostearate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Palmitate/Succinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bakuchiol, Ethyl Linoleate, Hexylresorcinol, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSilica Silylate
Emollient
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Magnesium Sulfate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Squalane, Propanediol, Linoleic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica Silylate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Magnesium Sulfate, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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!
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