What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSea Water
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventMethyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Camellia Japonica Albipetala Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCollagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Nonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer
Emollient
Atelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Myristic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Gold, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Camellia Japonica Albipetala Leaf Extract, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Collagen Extract, Lactobacillus/Centella Asiatica Extract Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Tripeptide-1, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Hexapeptide-9, Glutathione, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Nonapeptide-1, Asiatic Acid, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Soluble Collagen, Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Rosin Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer, Atelocollagen, Potassium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Parfum, CI 77491
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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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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.Â
It’s 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 PropanediolWater. 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
