What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
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 ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cholesterol, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Propylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, 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, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Gluconolactone, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Acetylphytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDimethyl Sulfone
SolventCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Juice
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Lupeol
Skin ConditioningAcanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningRutin
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Urea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Betaine, C12-14 Pareth-12, Tromethamine, Dimethyl Sulfone, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betula Alba Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Trehalose, Lupeol, Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus Bark/Root/Stem Extract, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Rutin, Disodium EDTA
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
Disodium 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
