What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine
Skin ConditioningEllagic Acid
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
4-Butylresorcinol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Punica Granatum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tranexamic Acid, PEG-20 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Glycyl Beta-Alanine, Ellagic Acid, Lactic Acid, 4-Butylresorcinol, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Nonapeptide-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
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 (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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!
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