What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Betaine, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Panthenol, Squalane, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-32
HumectantFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantNiacin
Smoothing
Carnitine Hcl
HumectantPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Potassium Hydroxide, PEG-32, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Retinyl Palmitate, Thiamine Hcl, Riboflavin, Niacin, Carnitine Hcl, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, Folic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA
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
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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Panthenol 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 Water
