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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPvp
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientPEG-Crosspolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Glycerin
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides
EmollientBentonite
AbsorbentPanthenol
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Gluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantParfum
MaskingWater, Pvp, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Dimethicone, PEG-Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Polysaccharides, Bentonite, Panthenol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDiglycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlycereth-26
HumectantPolyester-24
Propylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Glycereth-26, Polyester-24, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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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.
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 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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
Water. 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