What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Helichrysum Stoechas Extract
TonicPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingOrchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Amodimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Dextrin Palmitate, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Callus Extract, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Orchid Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Carnosine, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Amodimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Sucrose
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Isomerate, Phytic Acid, Sucrose, Asiaticoside, Caprylyl Glycol
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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 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 GlycolPropanediol 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 Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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