What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Methylpropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycosphingolipids
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Sodium Carbomer, C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Allantoin, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Sodium Phytate, Maltodextrin, Beta-Glucan, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Caprylyl Glycol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycolipids, Glycosphingolipids, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water
MaskingHydrolyzed Extensin
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water, Hydrolyzed Extensin, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the edible carrot. The oil is created by steaming and distilling the seeds of the plant.
Carrot Seed Oil has hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
As an emollient, carrot seed oil creates a thin film on the skin. This film prevents moisture from escaping, keeping your skin hydrated. Carrot seed oil has a soothing effect and can help alleviate inflammation.
As an antioxidant, carrot seed oil may help reduce the signs of aging. Antioxidants are able to neutralize free-radical molecules, or molecules that can damage our skin's cells and DNA.
Emerging studies show the alpha-pinene and carotol content give carrots antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, this is dependent on the amount of each compound. More studies are needed.
Carrot Seed Oil is not carrot oil. Carrot oil is created by mixing parts of the carrot in a carrier oil, such as coconut oil.
Learn more about Daucus Carota Sativa Seed OilEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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
