What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Diphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingAlpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide Eos
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingFructose
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aroma
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Maltose
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Tranexamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Alpha-Arbutin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide Eos, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Fructose, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aroma, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Trehalose, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucose
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientUndecane
EmollientTridecane
Perfuming
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aroma
Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Undecane, Tridecane, Sodium Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tocopherol, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Algae Extract, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aroma
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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.
Aroma refers to an ingredient, or mixture of ingredients, that impart or mask a flavor.
The name is slightly confusing. This is because INCI associates aroma with flavor instead of smell.
Here is the official definition from the The International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook:
“Aroma is a term for ingredient labeling used to identify that a product contains a material or combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular flavor.”
INCI shows the only purpose of aroma to be "flavouring".
However, due to regulation differences, some companies may use aroma in place of parfum.
In Canada, this ingredient only has to be listed in concentrations above 1%.
Learn more about AromaButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Water. 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
