What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Multiflora Extract
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Water
Astringent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Gluceth-20, Diglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Tromethamine, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Rosa Multiflora Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Water, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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
