What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract 21.608%
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Agar
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingRibes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBarosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPullulan
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Algin
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentWater, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract 21.608%, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, C12-14 Pareth-12, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methyl Gluceth-10, Glycereth-26, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Agar, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Pullulan, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Papain, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Algin, Dextrin
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Octanediol
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octanediol, Tocopherol
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium 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 EthylhexylglycerinFicus Carica Fruit Extract comes from the fruit known as the fig. Figs are rich in antioxidants and helps hydrate the skin.
Figs also contain fatty acids and Vitamins A, B1, and B2.
As a humectant, figs are able to draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Learn more about Ficus Carica Fruit ExtractFructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of prebiotic sugar with humectant and skin conditioning properties. As a humectant, they help attract and hold moisture in the skin.
FOS essentially acts as a food source for the "good" bacteria on your skin and make it harder for "bad" bacteria to thrive. A 2022 study using a reconstructured human skin model found that just 1% of FOS was enough to shift the bacteria balance in favor of beneficial species. This suggests it could help support a healthier skin microbiome over time.
This ingredient has a low sensitization risk and testing shows it does not classify as a skin irritant or sensitizer.
FOS are usually produced from sugar beets and can also be found in foods like bananas, garlic, and onions.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
