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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, 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 ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Pelargonate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Lauryl Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glyceryl Oleate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Glutamate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acetyl Glutamine, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9
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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 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 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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
