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Ingredients Side-by-side
Phormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Honey
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingPropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Extract
AntioxidantPolygonum Odoratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPhormium Tenax Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Water, Disodium EDTA, Honey, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolysilicone-11
Cetearyl Olivate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDimethiconol
EmollientCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Olivate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyisobutene, Carbomer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethiconol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside
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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water