What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Octyldodecanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBenzyl Glycol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dunaliella Salina Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Raspberry Ketone
Masking
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Diisopropyl Adipate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Acrylic Acid/Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonic Acid Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Benzyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dunaliella Salina Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Raspberry Ketone
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDipropylene 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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Water. 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
