What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-8
HumectantDimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingBisabolol
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMannitol
Humectant
Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, PEG-8, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Bisabolol, Zea Mays Starch, Mannitol, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 80, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Gold, CI 16255
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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. Stay hydrated!
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