What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, C14-22 Alcohols, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Glucose, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ethylhexyl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Trideceth-6, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Adenosine, Polysorbate 80, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Oleate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1
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.
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 preservatives
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 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
