What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCyclodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Lees Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pullulan
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Buteth-3
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberTributyl Citrate
SolventPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cyclodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Lees Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sclerotium Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pullulan, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Buteth-3, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Tributyl Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Vanillyl Butyl Ether
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Alginate
MaskingGellan Gum
Agar
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide
Cleansing
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Menadione
MaskingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingSh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caffeine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-14 Alketh-12, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Vanillyl Butyl Ether, Titanium Dioxide, Calcium Alginate, Gellan Gum, Agar, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glucose, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Bromelain, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Panthenol, Menadione, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Tocopherol, Cyanocobalamin, Thiamine Hcl, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin
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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 GlycolPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
