What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Xylitol
Humectant
Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glucose
Humectant
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningThujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Water, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Gluconolactone, Trehalose, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Collagen Extract, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Disodium EDTA, Xylitylglucoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Polyquaternium-51, Anhydroxylitol, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Xylitol, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glucose, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Thujopsis Dolabrata Branch Extract, Madecassoside, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Glycerin, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Madecassic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Panthenol, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract, Glycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, 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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol 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!
Learn more about Water
