What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Triethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingJania Rubens Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenylpropanol
Masking
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantHeptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Glutathione
Water, Alcohol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, Madecassoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Chlorphenesin, Sorbitol, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Carrageenan, Jania Rubens Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Phenylpropanol, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Ascorbic Acid, Gold, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Glutathione
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 EDTAWe don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein yet.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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!
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