What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Polyquaternium-67
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentylene Glycol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Polyquaternium-67, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSucrose
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Bark
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf
Perfuming
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Officinalis Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf
MaskingStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Carbonate
Abrasive
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sucrose, Sodium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark, Camellia Sinensis Leaf, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Xylitol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Plankton Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Stem Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Salvia Officinalis Leaf, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Coco-Glucoside, Aspartic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Ceramide NP, Calcium Carbonate, Copper Gluconate, Cholesterol, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Phytosterols, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 GlycolThis ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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
