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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningQuercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 10%
AstringentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingDimethiconol
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phytate
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Quercus Acutissima Fruit Extract 10%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Vinyldimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Dimethiconol, Gluconolactone, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Beta-Glucan, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopherol, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Isohexadecane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Tromethamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Allantoin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 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 GlycolSalvia Officinalis Oil is an oil.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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!
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