What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Trehalose, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ectoin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, CI 42090, CI 17200
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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.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant
Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel.
This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types.
Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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