What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Benzyl Glycol
SolventSorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Phytoplacenta Culture Extract
Antimicrobial
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Alanine
MaskingBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Ceteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingInositol
Humectant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Pantothenate
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Benzyl Glycol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Arginine, Carbomer, Parfum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trehalose, Panthenol, Chlorphenesin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nelumbo Nucifera Phytoplacenta Culture Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, PEG-35 Castor Oil, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Alcohol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium PCA, Serine, Retinol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Tocopherol, Glycine, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Alanine, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Glutamic Acid, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Inositol, Retinyl Palmitate, Calcium Pantothenate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Stearic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Palmitic Acid, Glycosphingolipids, Biotin
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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 (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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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