What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium DNA
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantOnsen-Sui
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPlumeria Alba Flower Oil
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningIsomalt
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium DNA, Hexapeptide-9, Tripeptide-1, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, PEG-9 Diglycidyl Ether/Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Onsen-Sui, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Caffeine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Plumeria Alba Flower Oil, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Levulinic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Citric Acid, Ethyl Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Isomalt, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopherol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Cellulose Gum, Lecithin, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingMaris Aqua
HumectantAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEmiliania Huxleyi Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Maris Aqua, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Panthenol, Propanediol, Madecassoside, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bacillus/Folic Acid/Soybean Ferment Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Emiliania Huxleyi Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDisodium 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 EthylhexylglycerinLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of phospholipids.
Thanks to its amphiphilic structure (water-loving head and oil-loving tail), it is a true multitasker:
It plays well with most ingredients and is typically used at 0.1-1%. However, concentrations up to 50% have been reported in moisturizers.
Learn more about LecithinPentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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
