What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Apium Graveolens Seed Oil
Perfuming
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Apium Graveolens Seed Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventGlycereth-26
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Succinate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tromethamine
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Succinate, Allantoin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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
