What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyester-5
Vp/Va Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyurethane-10
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-20
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Parfum
Masking
Cetearyl Palmitate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingHibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Polyester-5, Vp/Va Copolymer, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyurethane-10, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Cetearyl Isononanoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Cetearyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Raffinose, C12-15 Pareth-3, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Polyester-5 yet.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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