What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Calcium Chloride
AstringentArginine
Masking
Methionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Artemisia Capillaris Extract
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pantolactone
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientTaraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Linoleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Beeswax, Colloidal Oatmeal, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Squalane, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Chloride, Arginine, Methionine, Cysteine, Lysine, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Panthenol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pantolactone, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCellulose
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentOryza Sativa Powder
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glucomannan, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Oryza Sativa Powder, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Panthenol, Betaine, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Castanea Crenata Pellicle Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sodium Phytate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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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.
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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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
