What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Vinyldimethicone
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pearl Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Brassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingChrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBroussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Vinyldimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Panthenol, Pearl Extract, Butylene Glycol, Arachidic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glucose, Oleic Acid, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Broussonetia Kazinoki Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientIsohexadecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCoptis Japonica Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Isohexadecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Glyceryl Caprylate
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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 GlycolCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
