What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin Protecting
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glycereth-26, Panthenol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Dipropylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citral, Limonene
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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 EthylhexylglycerinPanthenol 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 Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 Water
