What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Glycyrrhizate
MaskingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Parfum
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Chlorphenesin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Phenyl Trimethicone, Caprylyl Glycol, Betaine, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Parfum, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Peat
Skin ConditioningSolum Fullonum
AbsorbentPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningEvodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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 PropanediolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
