What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventEthoxydiglycol
HumectantAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Alpha-Arbutin, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, 4-Butylresorcinol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Triethanolamine, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Isoceteth-20, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningArisaema Amurense Extract
Skin ConditioningPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventResveratrol
Antioxidant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Chloride
CI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Arisaema Amurense Extract, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Polyquaternium-51, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Resveratrol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, CI 19140, Magnesium Chloride, CI 16255, Panthenol, Calcium Gluconate, Tocopherol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Yeast Extract, Cyanocobalamin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alpha-Arbutin is made from hydroquinone and glucose. It may also be derived from the fermentation of soybeans.
This ingredient an antioxidant, meaning it helps protect your skin cells against damage.
Studies show this ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation and fade discoloration.
Alpha-Arbutin may be used with other ingredients that help with hyperpigmentation. These ingredients include retinol, Vitamin C, niacinamide, and tranexamic acid.
Learn more about Alpha-ArbutinEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Pentylene 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
