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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium 2-Sulfolaurate
CleansingGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant2,3-Butanediol
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Octanediol
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningWater, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Ethoxydiglycol, Tromethamine, Parfum, Dipropylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Hexylene Glycol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
Erythritol
Humectant
Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSuccinoglycan
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingLespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientPolycaprolactone
StabilisingBromelain
Skin ConditioningSea Water
HumectantArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Erythritol, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Coconut Acid, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sapindus Trifoliatus Fruit Extract, Sodium Isethionate, Propanediol, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Succinoglycan, Papain, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Glyceryl Caprate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Polycaprolactone, Bromelain, Sea Water, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Propolis Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate
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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerButylene 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 or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
This ingredient hasnāt been shown in studies to feed fungal acne yeast.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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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