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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
Absorbent
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cellulose
Absorbent
Methylpropanediol
SolventCollagen
Moisturising
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantScutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialWater, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Cellulose, Methylpropanediol, Collagen, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Dna, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, CI 77288, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Powder
AbsorbentSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Fructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Riboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Powder, Sclerotium Gum, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Parfum, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, Riboflavin, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Pantothenic Acid, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine, Glutathione, Retinol, Linoleic Acid, Bioflavonoids, Menadione
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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinFructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of prebiotic sugar with humectant and skin conditioning properties. As a humectant, they help attract and hold moisture in the skin.
FOS essentially acts as a food source for the "good" bacteria on your skin and make it harder for "bad" bacteria to thrive. A 2022 study using a reconstructured human skin model found that just 1% of FOS was enough to shift the bacteria balance in favor of beneficial species. This suggests it could help support a healthier skin microbiome over time.
This ingredient has a low sensitization risk and testing shows it does not classify as a skin irritant or sensitizer.
FOS are usually produced from sugar beets and can also be found in foods like bananas, garlic, and onions.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesGlycerin (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 GlycerinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 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
