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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glutathione
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingDiospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glutathione, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Tocopherol, Cellulose Gum, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Eicosanedioate/Tetradecanedioate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Carbomer, T-Butyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glutathione
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Cysteine
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carnitine
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Cysteine, Glycine, Tocopherol, Betaine, Panthenol, Carnitine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Xanthan Gum
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolGlutathione is an antioxidant naturally found in our bodies. It is made up of three amino acids: glycine, cysteine, and glutamic acid.
As an antioxidant, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell.
While glutathione is said to help with fading dark spots, the results from research are inconclusive. Further studies are needed. With that said, gluthatione has been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.
This ingredient is naturally occurring in plants, animals, fungi, and some bacteria.
Learn more about GlutathioneGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
