What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sucrose
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPEG-150
HumectantSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPEG-32
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Threonine
Arginine
Masking
Glycine
Buffering
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sarcodon Aspratus Extract
Antioxidant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Sucrose, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-150, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, PEG-32, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Trehalose, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Sodium PCA, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Caramel, Disodium EDTA, Threonine, Arginine, Glycine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Alanine, Lysine, Alcohol Denat., Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide NP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Cholesterol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Fructan
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Fructan, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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
