What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tricholoma Matsutake Mycelium Ferment Extract
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf Extract
RefreshingErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTrehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Ferulic Acid, Resveratrol, Inulin, Panthenol, Ectoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Mycelium Ferment Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tropaeolum Majus Flower/Leaf Extract, Ergothioneine, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Trehalose, Allantoin, Fructose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Bisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 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
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWater. 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!
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