What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Isopentyldiol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Carbomer, Allantoin, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Polyglutamic Acid, Protease, Ceramide NP, Ascorbic Acid, Arbutin, Bisabolol, Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Canola Oil
Emollient
Zeolite
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pisum Sativum Phytoplacenta Extract
Antimicrobial
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rye Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSerine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Threonine
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHistidine
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Trehalose, Betaine, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Arginine, Carbomer, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Canola Oil, Zeolite, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Tocopherol, Pisum Sativum Phytoplacenta Extract, Aspartic Acid, Hydrolyzed Rye Phytoplacenta Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Chloride, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Threonine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Histidine, Calcium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Magnesium Chloride, Parfum
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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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
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. Remember to 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
