What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-14 Pareth-12
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Alcohol Denat., PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 60, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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 GlycolC12-14 Pareth-12 is created from a mixture of synthetic C12-14 alcohols that have about 12 moles of ethylene oxide.
It is an emulsifying and cleansing ingredient. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 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. Stay hydrated!
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