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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantBetaine
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantWheat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Polysorbate 80, Panthenol, Trehalose, Betaine, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Wheat Amino Acids, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Beta-Glucan, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCholesterol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Ceramide NP, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ectoin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Behenyl Alcohol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Maltodextrin, Cholesterol, Tocopherol, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanBetaine 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 BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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