What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethyl Methacrylate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Bisabolol
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23
Bleaching
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Trehalose, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Bisabolol, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23, Alpha-Arbutin, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23
Bleaching
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Methyl Gluceth-10, Pentylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Phytate, Tranexamoyl Dipeptide-23, Tocopherol, Oligopeptide-2
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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolTranexamoyl Dipeptide-23 is a peptide.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
