What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Glycereth-2 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate, Sorbitol, Glycereth-2 Cocoate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Papain, Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone, Acrylates/Aminoacrylates/C10-30 Alkyl PEG-20 Itaconate Copolymer, Citric Acid, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Maltodextrin, Benzoic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Tricaprylin
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
Antioxidant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Jasminum Sambac Flower
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Lauryl Lactate
EmollientIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Phosphate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Tricaprylin, Pentylene Glycol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Resveratrol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Jojoba Esters, Gigartina Stellata/Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Squalane, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Jasminum Sambac Flower, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Lauryl Lactate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Bacillus Ferment, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isohexadecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Phosphate
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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.聽
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聽
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 AcidDisodium 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 EDTAWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
