What's inside
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Glycerin
Humectant
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingOzothamnus Diosmifolius Extract
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Chloride
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Chloride
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Water, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ozothamnus Diosmifolius Extract, Sodium Chloride, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Calcium Chloride, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Dna, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Squalane
Water
Skin ConditioningCollagen Water
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Pullulan
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Glutathione
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Phytate
Betula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Zea Mays Germ Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil
Masking
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Milk Protein Extract
Citric Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Collagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Kaolin
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Collagen Water, Octyldodecanol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Polysorbate 80, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Pullulan, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Algin, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Triethyl Citrate, Glutathione, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cellulose Gum, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycerin, Milk Protein Extract, Citric Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Collagen Amino Acids, Kaolin, Hydrated Silica, Propanediol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP
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
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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate is made by combining ten units of glycerin with oleic acid.
According to a manufacturer, it is a low-irritation and hydrophilic (water loving) skin conditioning agent. It also improves the sensory feel and texture of a product.
The Malassezia yeast survives by eating certain fats, including oleic acid. Since this ingredient is made from oleic acid, it might not be fungal acne safe. However, it should be noted this oleic acid is chemically bound to a large polyglycerol molecule, so it might not trigger fungal acne for everyone.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 OleateWe don't have a description for Polyvinyl Alcohol yet.
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
