What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Acer Saccharum Sap
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantSea Water
HumectantGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Zea Mays Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Sylvestris Bark Extract
Perfuming
Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Castanea Sativa Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningCreatine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Acer Saccharum Sap, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, PEG-8, Sea Water, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Zea Mays Germ Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Bark Extract, Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Castanea Sativa Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Fructan, Creatine, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Lactate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Arginine, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientHydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorella Sorokiniana Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Silica, Sorbitan Isostearate, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorella Sorokiniana Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Yeast Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Carbonate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
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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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 Water
