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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Multiflorum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialPinus Pinaster Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialEucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingAngelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Alba Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Parfum, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSea Water
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningProtease
ExfoliatingBetaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium 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.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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water