What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bifida Ferment Lysate 42%
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 21%
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-90
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningGoat Milk Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Bifida Ferment Lysate 42%, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 21%, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Water, Niacinamide, PEG-90, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Silk Extract, Goat Milk Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Adenosine, Glycereth-26, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ozokerite
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Bisabolol
Masking
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPropylene Carbonate
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Synthetic Wax, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Butylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, Octyldodecanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ozokerite, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Sodium Chloride, Microcrystalline Wax, Bisabolol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Stearate
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 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
