What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glucose, Glycerin, Diglycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Sucrose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gluconolactone, Betaine, Squalane, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xylitol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Panthenol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Kaolin
Abrasive
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentIllite
Abrasive
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Powder
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Erythritol
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingBenzyl Glycol
SolventPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMenadione
MaskingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantKaolin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Montmorillonite, Illite, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Betaine, Chlorella Vulgaris Powder, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Limonene, Erythritol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Rugosa Leaf Extract, Linalool, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Thiamine Hcl, Benzyl Glycol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Menadione, Riboflavin
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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 BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
