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Ingredients Side-by-side
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid 5%
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Glutathione
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citronellyl Methylcrotonate
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
Antioxidant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Triethanolamine
BufferingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Lecithin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone
Emollient
Polysilicone-11
PEG-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-4 Dilaurate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPEG-4
HumectantIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Sodium Cholate
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Arachidyl Alcohol, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Behenyl Alcohol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether, Quercetin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Mica, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, PEG-4 Laurate, PEG-4 Dilaurate, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, PEG-4, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sodium Cholate, Decyl Glucoside, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, CI 15985
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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.
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 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 EDTASodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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