What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone
Emulsion Stabilising
Propanediol
Solvent
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Palmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingCysteamine Hcl
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-20/20 Phenylisopropyl Caprylyl Dimethicone, Propanediol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Madecassoside, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Cysteamine Hcl, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanyl Palmitate, Beta-Glucan, 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.
Chlorphenesin 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 ChlorphenesinDisodium 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 EDTAPropanediol 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 PropanediolPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
