What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Decapeptide-21
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Decapeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-78
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCalcium Pantothenate
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Silica
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Stellaria Media Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21, Niacinamide, Decapeptide-22, Maltodextrin, Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Oligopeptide-78, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Calcium Pantothenate, Phenylpropanol, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningEllagic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Ellagic Acid, Lactic Acid, 4-Butylresorcinol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Nonapeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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
