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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ectoin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, 2,3-Butanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Trehalose, Arginine, Pentylene Glycol, Malachite Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Seed Oil
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMannose
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Lunaria Annua Seed Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAgar
MaskingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Potato Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Barley Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Glutathione
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Collagen Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Water, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Betaine, Persea Gratissima Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycine Soja Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Mannose, Glucose, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Lunaria Annua Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Agar, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lupinus Albus Protein, Hydrolyzed Potato Protein, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Hydrolyzed Barley Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Glycoproteins, Rose Flower Oil, Glutathione, Xanthan Gum, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol
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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.
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 preservatives
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBetaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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!
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