What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Saccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingMalachite Extract
Antioxidant
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Gluconic Acid
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Prunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialPimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine, Malachite Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Gluconic Acid, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningLauramide DEA
SurfactantSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lauramide DEA, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Tea-Lauryl Sulfate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Dipropylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Betaine, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylisothiazolinone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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
