What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentMannitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zea Mays Starch, Xanthan Gum, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Madecassoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Calcium Alginate
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAgar
MaskingGellan Gum
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingGold
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pullulan, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Allantoin, Collagen Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Propanediol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, CI 77891, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Alginate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Agar, Gellan Gum, Mica, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, CI 77491, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Beta-Glucan, Sucrose, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Propolis Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Gold
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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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseWater. 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 Water
