What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide AP, Squalane, Bifida Ferment Lysate, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Sodium Gluconate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventEthoxydiglycol
HumectantTranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Paeonia Lactiflora Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hexyldecanol
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Ethoxydiglycol, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alpha-Arbutin, Betaine, Paeonia Lactiflora Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Triethylene Glycol, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Hexyldecanol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Cyanocobalamin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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 PropanediolThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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