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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Methyl Gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Nitrogen
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Algae Extract
EmollientPolyglycerin-10
HumectantSteareth-21
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientPEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSqualane
Emollient
Hydroxylated Lecithin
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Nitrogen, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Algae Extract, Polyglycerin-10, Steareth-21, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sucrose Stearate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Squalane, Hydroxylated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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.
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin 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 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.
Water. 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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