What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantSalicylic Acid
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil
Masking
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Benzyl Glycol
SolventWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Powder, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycolipids, Disodium EDTA, Benzyl Glycol
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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.
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 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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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