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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract
EmollientCamellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEruca Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningInositol
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Niacinamide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylyl Methicone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Centella Asiatica Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Sprout Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Eruca Sativa Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Inositol, Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isostearyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Squalane
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Petrolatum
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Sterols
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientOsmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract
MaskingOphiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Carrageenan
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Dipeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Isostearyl Palmitate, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Punica Granatum Sterols, Sorbitan Stearate, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Arginine, Chlorphenesin, Behenyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Isononyl Isononanoate, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lecithin, Parfum, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Silica, Sodium Hyaluronate, Yeast Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Beta-Glucan, Zinc PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Beta-Sitosterol, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopherol, Carrageenan, Glucose, Glycine Soja Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 60730, CI 42090, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT, Dipeptide-4
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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
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (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 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
