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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclomethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientTri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Oryza Sativa Extract 1%
Absorbent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientOctyldodecyl Lactate
EmollientAcrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer
MoisturisingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil 0.1%
Emollient
Ceramide NP 0.05%
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Betaine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Behenyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Tri-C14-15 Alkyl Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Oryza Sativa Extract 1%, Butylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecyl Lactate, Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polysorbate 85, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyglutamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, C12-14 Pareth-12, Lecithin, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Silica, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil 0.1%, Ceramide NP 0.05%, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glycosphingolipids, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Erythritol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Arginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlutathione
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Erythritol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Chlorphenesin, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Glutathione, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
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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.
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 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 EDTAGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
