What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
CleansingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
EmollientC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Sec-Pareth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Myristic Acid
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
CleansingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract
AntioxidantLactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningGalactomyces 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
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant4-Terpineol
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantAgrimonia Eupatoria Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Water, Sorbitan Olivate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, 4-Terpineol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 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 GlycerinSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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