What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycereth-26
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 Conditioning
Cyperus 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, Glycereth-26, 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 18%
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Cetearyl Olivate
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCentella Asiatica Extract 0.05%
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Bentonite
Absorbent
Illite
Abrasive
Mineral Salts
Skin ConditioningMontmorillonite
AbsorbentCalamine
AbsorbentWater, Kaolin 18%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, CI 77891, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Cetearyl Olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethicone, CI 77491, Centella Asiatica Extract 0.05%, 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.
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 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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
