What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aleurites Moluccanus Extract
AstringentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Dextran
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPisum Sativum Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Glycine
Buffering
Larix Europaea Wood Extract
HumectantSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zinc Chloride
AntimicrobialBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Aleurites Moluccanus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Dextran, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pisum Sativum Peptide, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Glycine, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Chloride, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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