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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
PerfumingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingCaprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Propanediol
SolventWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Glycosphingolipids, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Propanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCucumis Sativus Seed Oil
EmollientEctoin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyectoin
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin ConditioningTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCholesterol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAspergillus/Molasses Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Dextran
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
AbrasiveSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Ectoin, Hydroxyectoin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Aspergillus/Molasses Ferment Filtrate, Phytosphingosine, Adenosine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine Soja Extract, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Dextran, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent that helps cosmetics stay fresh, stable, and consistent over time.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product. It also helps prevent the growth of unwanted microbes in products that contain water.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerPropanediol 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 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 Water