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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate-13
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Arginine
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingOleic Acid
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Honey
Humectant
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicDisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Glucose
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tripeptide-29
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Honey Extract, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Royal Jelly Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Beta-Glucan, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Cetearyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate-13, Stearic Acid, Sodium PCA, Palmitic Acid, Propolis Extract, Polyisobutene, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Carbomer, Oleic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Honey, Linoleic Acid, Adenosine, PEG-8, Biotin, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glucose, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Linolenic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Tripeptide-29, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol
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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
Citric 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 AcidCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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