What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Canola Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Gardenia Florida Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Panthenol, Arginine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Canola Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Adenosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Gardenia Florida Flower Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Sea Water, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Squalane, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Dna, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin 8%
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract 4.9%
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Bentonite
Absorbent
Illite
Abrasive
Mineral Salts
Skin Conditioning
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCalamine
AbsorbentWater, Kaolin 8%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, CI 77891, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Centella Asiatica Extract 4.9%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, CI 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Bentonite, Illite, Mineral Salts, Montmorillonite, Calamine
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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
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.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 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
