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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMethyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Trisodium EDTA
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin Protecting
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Tromethamine
BufferingWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Parfum, Glycereth-26, Allantoin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Oryza Sativa Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Alcohol Denat., Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Betaine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Trisodium EDTA, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Trehalose, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Honey Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Potassium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tromethamine
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Viola Tricolor Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arginine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Viola Tricolor Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Disodium EDTA
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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
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied.
It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin.
A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerButylene 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 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!
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