What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Valine
MaskingThreonine
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Trimethylpentanediol/Adipic Acid/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Methicone, Vinyldimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Polyisobutene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Collagen Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Leucine, Lysine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Tocopherol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 95%
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientPsidium Guajava Leaf Extract
AstringentCinchona Succirubra Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Maltitol Ether
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantTriethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 95%, Alcohol Denat., Water, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract, Cinchona Succirubra Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Abronia Villosa Leaf Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Allantoin, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Maltitol Ether, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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
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 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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
