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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sucrose Distearate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPotentilla Anserina Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Disodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingWater, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ceramide NP, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sucrose Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Potentilla Anserina Extract, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Beta-Glucan, Polyquaternium-51, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Fructooligosaccharides, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
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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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractEthylhexylglycerin 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 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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