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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Protease
Exfoliating
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Tryptophan
MaskingValine
MaskingThreonine
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sea Water, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Protease, Leucine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Tryptophan, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Allantoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Carbomer, Arginine
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Trisodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Parfum, Glycereth-26, Allantoin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alcohol Denat., Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Trehalose, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Honey Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dipropylene 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.
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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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