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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polyester-5, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Parfum, Octyldodeceth-16, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Bifida Ferment Lysate 3.6%
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 3.6%
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Colostrum
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Milk Lipids
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Chloride
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Bifida Ferment Lysate 3.6%, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate 3.6%, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Pichia Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Colostrum, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Xylitol, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Milk Lipids, Betaine, Panthenol, Glucose, Glycerin, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Adenosine, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Magnesium Chloride, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
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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 GlycolChlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from a green microalga. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants.
Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin. This ingredient is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.
Fun fact: This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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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