What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Colloidal Sulfur
Antimicrobial
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
EDTA
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
Masking
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Water
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentOvalicin
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Alcohol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Glycerin, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Colloidal Sulfur, Chlorphenesin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Adenosine, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Propanediol, EDTA, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Water, Borago Officinalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Ovalicin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningErythritol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Citronellol
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Propanediol, Alcohol Denat., Glycosyl Trehalose, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Erythritol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Triethylhexanoin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ceramide NP, Sucrose Distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dextrin, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Citronellol, Disodium EDTA, CI 19140
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
