What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingArginine
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingBetaine
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Laurate
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Arginine, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Lauric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Laurate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSucrose Stearate
EmollientHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantBetaine
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingGentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePropylene Glycol
HumectantCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentWater, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Isododecane, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Sclerotium Gum, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Butylene Glycol, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Alcohol, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
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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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineWater. 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