What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
No concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract
Skin ConditioningLysophosphatidic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Acacia Dealbata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMyristica Fragrans Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGarnet Powder
Abrasive
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLaureth-21
CleansingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Kaolin
Abrasive
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Ultramarines
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Beeswax, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Squalane, Sorbitan Stearate, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Lysophosphatidic Acid, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Acacia Dealbata Flower Extract, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, Myristica Fragrans Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Silica, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum, Garnet Powder, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aminomethyl Propanol, Laureth-21, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Kaolin, Disodium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Ultramarines
Beer 86%
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCaffeine 1%
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAcetyl Tetrapeptide-3 3%
Skin Protecting
Lactobacillus/Clover Flower Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Dextran
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
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
This biometic peptide is designed to support hair growth.
According to a manufacturer, it stimulates hair growth by:
The manufacturer has found combining this ingredient with red clover extract (Capixyl) boosted benefits. Not only does it enforce the scalp's extracellular matrix, it also inhibits the enzyme that creates DHT, a hormone that leads to hair loss.
While this ingredient is promising, more research is still needed to confirm its full effectiveness.
Learn more about Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3Butylene 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 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 EDTAWater. 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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