What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutathione, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Glucose
Humectant
Algin
Masking
CI 77231
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin
Abrasive
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder
Abrasive
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
BufferingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Diatomaceous Earth, Glucose, Algin, CI 77231, Kaolin, Trehalose, Betaine, Water, Xylitol, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Powder, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sea Water, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Mentha Piperita Oil, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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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
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 AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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
