What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-25 Glyceryl Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Aesculus Chinensis Extract
AstringentPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG-25 Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8, Hydroxyethyl Urea, PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isostearyl Isostearate, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Arginine, Cyclodextrin, Caffeine, Urea, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Propanediol, Aesculus Chinensis Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Bacillus Ferment, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5
Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyisobutene
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Betula Alba Juice
AstringentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Beeswax, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyisobutene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Betula Alba Juice, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1
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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 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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
