What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantThermus Thermophillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPanthenyl Triacetate
Enteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingPropanediol
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningTephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningNaringenin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSodium Phytate
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningPantolactone
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantLecithin
EmollientPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingSantalum Album Oil
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingOriganum Heracleoticum Flower Oil
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Thermus Thermophillus Ferment, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Panthenol, Panthenyl Triacetate, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Propanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Potassium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract, Naringenin, Caprylyl Glycol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Sodium Phytate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lactobacillus, Pantolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Lecithin, Plankton Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Origanum Heracleoticum Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
AbrasiveDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantAcetyl Octapeptide-3
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPhytic Acid
Sucrose
HumectantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Carbomer, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Isomerate, Phytic Acid, Sucrose, Asiaticoside, Caprylyl Glycol
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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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Propanediol 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