This calming moisturizer is formulated around Betaine Salicylate and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate to calm redness.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Portulaca Oleracea Extract and Panthenol to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantArtemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Artemisia Capillaris Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingFructan
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
ChelatingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
AstringentWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glycerin, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Fructan, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Lithospermum Officinale Root Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Trehalose, Panthenol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Aniba Rosodora Wood 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
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
Think of it as a supportive ingredient that helps your gel-creams feel silky, "cloud cream-like", and spread evenly without being greasy.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated it (along with 22 other acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers) and concluded it's:
Due to its large molecular size, it sits on the surface of skin rather than penetrating it.
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerButylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinTromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.
It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.
This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.
Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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