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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventPolyquaternium-7
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-30
CleansingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Myristic Acid, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Polyquaternium-7, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Disodium EDTA, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Steareth-30, Caramel, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrin
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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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWater. 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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