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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingMentha Arvensis Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantErythritol
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Polyglycerin-3, Tromethamine, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Mentha Arvensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Erythritol
Phormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientDimethiconol
EmollientGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Honey
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Water
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingEchinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhormium Tenax Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-10, Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Honey, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 Glycerin