What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Agar
MaskingColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialCeratonia Siliqua Gum
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Iron Oxides
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Chondrus Crispus, Butylene Glycol, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Agar, Colloidal Gold, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Tin Oxide, Chlorphenesin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Carrageenan
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glucomannan
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSucrose
Humectant
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract
TonicAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Extract
TonicMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Calcium Lactate
AstringentArbutin
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Carrageenan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glucomannan, Calcium Chloride, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Propanediol, Chondrus Crispus, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Potassium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Sucrose, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Tangerina Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Calcium Lactate, Arbutin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Potassium Hydroxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Limonene, Linalool
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
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 GlycolCeratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinChondrus Crispus is a red algae native to the northern Atlantic ocean.
It is rich in antioxidants. The polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acid content helps moisturize skin.
Antioxidants present in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Learn more about Chondrus CrispusGlycerin 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 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
