What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingTrimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Trisodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate, Glycerin, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Maltodextrin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Dimethiconol, PEG-100 Stearate, Trisodium EDTA, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Behenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholButylene 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 a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientâs final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideWater. 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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