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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Acetyl Cysteine
Antioxidant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantLitchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Water, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acetyl Cysteine, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, 2,3-Butanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Sulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an emulsifier derived from castor oil.
As an emulsifying agent, it helps other ingredients like fragrances and fat-soluble vitamins dissolve cohesively.
Due to its large molecule size, it doesn't penetrate beyond the skin's surface.
This ingredient has a solid regulatory track record; the CIR Expert Panel first concluded it was safe for use in cosmetics at concentrations up to 100% in 1997. A 2012 reassessment reaffirmed that finding. Safety studies have also found no irritation or evidence of toxicity.
A 2019 study did find this ingredient to grow Malassezia, so this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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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