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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiisopropyl Adipate
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Tromethamine
BufferingC11-13 Isoparaffin
Solvent
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Silica
Abrasive
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
C13-16 Isoalkane
SolventBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDimethiconol
Emollient
Arginine
Masking
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyether-1
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventOctadecane
Emollient
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Inositol
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningQuercetin
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Dibutyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Tromethamine, C11-13 Isoparaffin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Methyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Silica, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Cetearyl Olivate, C13-16 Isoalkane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dimethiconol, Arginine, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Methylpropanediol, Polyether-1, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Adenosine, Cyanocobalamin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Octadecane, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Inositol, Collagen, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Quercetin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Artemisia Annua Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Water, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Isododecane, Caprylyl Methicone, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Artemisia Annua Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate
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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.
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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinMethyl Trimethicone is a type of silicone. It is a solvent and emulsifier.
Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Methyl Trimethicone does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Methyl TrimethiconePolymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone used as a film forming agent.
When applied to the skin, this ingredient creates an invisible film on the surface. This film still allows oxygen to pass through, but prevents moisture from escaping. This can help condition and hydrate the skin. It also leaves a silky feel when applied.
Polymethylsilsesquioxane has not been shown to clog pores. It has been deemed safe to use up to 55%, but most cosmetics use much less.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
