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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Erythritol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract
AstringentCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Erythritol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Butylene Glycol, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentaerythritol
HumectantAcetic Acid
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Water, Methylpropanediol, Isopentyldiol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentaerythritol, Acetic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA
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
Disodium 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 EDTAHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilWater. 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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