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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV AbsorberEthylhexyl Triazone
UV AbsorberDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV FilterPropylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV AbsorberCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTriethanolamine
BufferingCellulose
AbsorbentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyester-7
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
MaskingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientCeteareth-20
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Dimethicone
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantIsomalt
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-4
Skin ConditioningMelanin
Skin ProtectingMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientVitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingCoumarin
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Sodium Polyacrylate, Triethanolamine, Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Polyester-7, Titanium Dioxide, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Parfum, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ceteareth-20, Potassium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Dimethicone, Aluminum Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isomalt, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Melanin, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Cell Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol 10%
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantTromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningWater, Panthenol 10%, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
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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.
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
Disodium 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 EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum