What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPropanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-11
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-3
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCitric Acid
BufferingLecithin
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Bud Extract, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Hexapeptide-11, Oligopeptide-1, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-3, Acetyl Glutamine, Folic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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