What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Sea Water, Disodium EDTA, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Aronia Melanocarpa Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
Reviews
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
Caprylyl 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 or alcohol, 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 EDTAPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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
