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Ingredients Side-by-side
Onsen-Sui
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Plumeria Alba Flower Oil
Sodium Phytate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Onsen-Sui, Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Plumeria Alba Flower Oil, Sodium Phytate, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Tocopherol, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Galactosyl Salicylate
AntiseborrhoeicAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
Solvent
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
PCA
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent4-Terpineol
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caprylyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantWater, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Saccharide Isomerate, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Galactosyl Salicylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Ceramide NP, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Myristyl Alcohol, PCA, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Glycerin, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Faex Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylpropanediol, 4-Terpineol, Salicylic Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Zinc PCA, Xanthan Gum, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
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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.
Ceramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
