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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyquaternium-37
Glycolic Acid
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
MaskingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingParfum
Masking1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Benzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeGeraniol
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-37, Glycolic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Parfum, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Bisabolol, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Benzoate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citral, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
HumectantWater, Prunus Mume Flower Water, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol
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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.
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