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Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Collagen
Moisturising
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Leucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Isoleucine
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Humectant
Taurine
BufferingOrnithine
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Ricinoleate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Dimer Dilinoleyl Dimer Dilinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Water, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Squalane, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Collagen, Cetearyl Alcohol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Stearic Acid, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Leucine, Methionine, Valine, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Arginine, Isoleucine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Histidine, Taurine, Ornithine, Ceramide EOP
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 GlycolCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss.
Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid.
In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredientās final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out.
This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Ā
Itās 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 PropanediolWater. 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
