What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Didecene
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising2,3-Butanediol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlutathione
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Didecene, Allantoin, Trehalose, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, 2,3-Butanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Glutathione, Malachite Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Sea Water
HumectantTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingAcacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthyl Hexanediol
SolventGlyceryl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Sh-Decapeptide-7
Antioxidant
Sh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-9
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Snail Secretion Filtrate, Glycerin, Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Coriandrum Sativum Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Sea Water, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Santalum Album Oil, Honey Extract, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Adenosine, Propylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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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 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.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
