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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Tromethamine
BufferingDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Calcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Panthenol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Glucose, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Polyquaternium-51, Glyceryl Glucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Dextrin, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Chloride, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Cyanocobalamin, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMannitol
Humectant
Glyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCopernicia Cerifera Wax
Cetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters
Emulsion Stabilising
Serine
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Arginine
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, Stearyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mannitol, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Arachidyl Glucoside, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Lauryl Esters, Serine, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Arginine
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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 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.
Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.
Water. 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
