What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
C12-14 Alketh-12
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientGlucose
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Succinate
BufferingAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
Masking
Threonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
Humectant
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Cysteic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Glyceryl Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, C12-14 Alketh-12, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Phytic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Glycoproteins, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Glucose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Succinate, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Glutathione, Tranexamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Cysteic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 PCA
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Papain
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 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
