What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrapa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSprout Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Fish Liver Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycereth-26, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Trapa Japonica Fruit Extract, Sprout Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Fish Liver Oil, Betaine, Allantoin, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Arginine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cholesterol
Emollient
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantVinyldimethicone
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sucrose
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Soluble Collagen, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Propanediol, 2,3-Butanediol, Vinyldimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sucrose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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.
Dipropylene 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 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.
Propanediol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
