What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantSqualane
Emollient
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Octanediol
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Squalane, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Tromethamine, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Octanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrideceth-10
CleansingEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Water, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Betaine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Isododecane, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Xanthan Gum, Trideceth-10, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
