What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate 20%
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate 9%
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPEG-90
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Virginianum Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingLemongrass Oil
Pinus Pumilio Branch/Leaf Oil
MaskingBetula Lenta Bark Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
MaskingAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningJasmine Oil/Extract
Silk Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Limonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingWater, Bifida Ferment Lysate 20%, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate 9%, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Niacinamide, PEG-90, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Solanum Virginianum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Lemongrass Oil, Pinus Pumilio Branch/Leaf Oil, Betula Lenta Bark Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Jasmine Oil/Extract, Silk Extract, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentButylene Glycol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Trehalose, Panthenol, Polysorbate 80, Allantoin, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 PanthenolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum