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Ingredients Side-by-side
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract 89%
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Punica Granatum Bark/Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientSucrose Acetate/Stearate
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract 89%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Propanediol, Zinc PCA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Sodium Gluconate, Glucose, Punica Granatum Bark/Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Sucrose Acetate/Stearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Algin, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerButylene 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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, antiâinflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
Itâs often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol
