What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cera Microcristallina
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientSilica Silylate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantEthylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Bis-Behenyl/Isostearyl/Phytosteryl Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Synthetic Wax, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cera Microcristallina, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Silica Silylate, CI 77891, CI 15850, Limonene, CI 77491, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 15985, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Collagen Amino Acids
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract
MaskingPinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Amber Powder
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
1,2-Butanediol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyquaternium-67
Sodium Phytate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Amino Esters-1
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningOctanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauryl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Salicylic Acid, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Lawsonia Inermis Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Amber Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Coco-Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, 1,2-Butanediol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium Phytate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Amino Esters-1, Pentylene Glycol, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene
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 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimonenePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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!
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