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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glycereth-26, Pentylene Glycol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phloretin
Antioxidant
Tetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Citric Acid, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopherol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Phloretin, Tetrahydropiperine, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Glycosphingolipids, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Ceramide AP, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Potassium Cetyl 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.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 GlycolGlycerin 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 PanthenolPropanediol 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. 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
