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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPolyacrylate-13
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMethoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone
BufferingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHoney
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Sodium Polyaspartate
HumectantPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Polyacrylate-13, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Polyisobutene, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Methoxy PEG-114/Polyepsilon Caprolactone, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Honey, Polysorbate 60, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Dextrin, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Polysorbate 20, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Polygonatum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Glucose, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Linalool, Panax Ginseng Flower Extract, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Hexyl Cinnamal, Sodium Polyaspartate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Vitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ocimum Basilicum Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Stearate, Vitex Agnus-Castus Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Allantoin, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Basilicum Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Gluconolactone, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Copper Tripeptide-1
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is a plant-derived extract from the nuts of the Africa shea tree and one of the most well-studied emollients.
Because it has a high concentration of fatty acids (primarily oleic, stearic, and linoleic) it is able to form a protective barrier on the skin's surface. This helps seal in moisture and prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
In vitro research found an increase in skin hydration by 58% and a decrease in TEWL by 37.8% after 24 hours of applying this ingredient (pretty impressive for a single ingredient!).
Besides hydration, shea butter also contains triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory potential. In particule, lupeol cinnamate has shown the highest anti-inflammatory activity in vivo.
Shea butter also contains vitamins A and E which may contribute to antioxidant activity.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe because its fatty acids fall within the C11-C24 range that the Malassezia yeast can metabolize.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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 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 GlycerinWater. 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
