What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucose
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, C12-16 Alcohols, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Water, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, C14-22 Alcohols, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Dimethiconol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Adenosine, C12-14 Sec-Pareth-7, Disodium EDTA, Myristic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Glucose, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Propylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Linoleic Acid, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Glycereth-26, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Parfum, Panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
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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 EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
