What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Carbomer, Methylpropanediol, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Tranexamic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Dna, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Zinc PCA, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Parfum
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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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