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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Palmitoyl Glycine
Cleansing
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Zea Mays Kernel Extract
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-100 Stearate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Palmitoyl Glycine, Ectoin, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Dipropylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Glucose, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Alanine, Threonine, Proline, Arginine
Water
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantRaffinose
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Inositol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLimonene
Perfuming
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Soluble Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Polyquaternium-51, Glycosyl Trehalose, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Raffinose, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sucrose, Inositol, Panthenol, Lecithin, Folic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, CI 42090, Limonene
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 GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
