What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Dextrin
AbsorbentCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract
AstringentPolianthes Tuberosa Flower Extract
Perfuming
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tromethamine, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Decyl Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Dextrin, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Leaf Extract, Polianthes Tuberosa Flower Extract, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycoproteins, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Betaine Salicylate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Milk Exosomes
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Panthenol, Milk Exosomes, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1
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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 GlycolDipropylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinSodium 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!
Learn more about Water
