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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Triethylhexanoin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Ceramide NP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Madecassoside, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Coptis Japonica Extract, Cyanocobalamin, Betaine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDiglycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingThuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Sorbitol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Diglycerin, Potassium Cocoate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Propylene Glycol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Dextrin, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, T-Butyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol
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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.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 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 GlycerinSodium 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
