What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Yeast Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Aspergillus/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Opposita Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentOcimum Basilicum Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningAspergillus/Snail Secretion Filtrate Ferment Filtrate, Dioscorea Opposita Root Extract, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Arginine, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Carbomer, Water
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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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
