What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diglycerin
Humectant
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Chloride
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSucrose
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Phytate
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Diglycerin, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Betaine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Panthenol, Cellulose Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Sucrose, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Sodium Phytate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mica, Sclerotium Gum, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Potassium Hyaluronate
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 GlycolDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateSodium 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 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
