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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingInositol
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Water, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Lactobionic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Riboflavin, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ubiquinone, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Biotin, Beta-Carotene, Pyridoxine, Folic Acid, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Tocopherol
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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.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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
