What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-32
HumectantDiglycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Human Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Cell Exosomes
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Proteoglycan
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Potassium Dna
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-24
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Decapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-20
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantSilver Oxide
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, PEG-32, Diglycerin, Betaine, Human Adipose Derived Mesenchymal Cell Exosomes, Glutathione, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Soluble Proteoglycan, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Potassium Dna, Oligopeptide-24, Acetyl Decapeptide-3, Oligopeptide-34, Oligopeptide-20, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Arginine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Silver Oxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-3, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Glycylglycine
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ag
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Isopentyldiol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Glycylglycine, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ag, Ceramide AP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Allantoin, Panthenol, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol
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
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 GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinIsopentyldiol is a synthetic solvent, humectant, and emollient.
Humectants have the ability to attract and hold water while emollients create a thin film to prevent water from evaporating. This combination keeps your skin and hair soft and hydrated. Plus, isopentyldiol does not leave a sticky feeling behind.
As a surfactant, isopentyldiol is a hydrotrope. Hydrotropes help surfactants (cleansing agents) dissolve into water.
According to the manufacturer, using this ingredient with sorbitol boosts skin hydration and helps close cuticles of damaged hair.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about IsopentyldiolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate (PAD) comes from the condensation of azelaic acid mixed with glycine.
This ingredient has similar properties to azelaic acid; it can help reduce sebum production and soothe skin. PAD also inhibits tyrosinase activity to help brighten skin. Tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production.
A study from 2023 found 5% PAD combined with nicotinamide (a form of niacin) effectively reduced melanin production after 6 weeks.
Several studies from the 2010's also show PAD to be effective in alleviating symptoms of Rosacea.
Though this ingredient is considered a gentle active, higher amounts may result in irritation.
Unlike azelaic acid, this ingredient is water-soluble. This property makes it easier to formulate into skincare products.
Learn more about Potassium Azeloyl DiglycinateWater. 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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