What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glutathione
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingGluconic Acid
Chitosan
Pullulan
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningRumex Crispus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glutathione, Panthenol, Pvp, Gluconic Acid, Chitosan, Pullulan, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Metabisulfite, Xanthan Gum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Beta-Glucan, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Bark Extract, Rumex Crispus Root Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
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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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Pullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.
Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.
Learn more about PullulanWater. 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
