What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Alcohol Denat., PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Polysorbate 60, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laurylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sea Water
HumectantOnsen-Sui
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Methylpropanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Poloxamer 184, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Laurylpyridinium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sea Water, Onsen-Sui, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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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