What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters
EmollientAcetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isoamyl Cocoate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Sodium Lactate
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Propanediol, Isoamyl Laurate, Glycerin, Tribehenin PEG-20 Esters, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tranexamic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Cocoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Undecane
EmollientBis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tridecane
Perfuming
Phloretin
Antioxidant
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Ascorbic Acid, Undecane, Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecane, Phloretin, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Ferulic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
