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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantWithania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Skin Extract
Antioxidant
Rubia Cordifolia Stem Extract
HumectantSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glucosylrutin
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phospholipids, Glucose, Centella Asiatica Leaf/Stem Extract, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Skin Extract, Rubia Cordifolia Stem Extract, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Tocopherol, Glucosylrutin, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Pisum Sativum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 235
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
BHA
Antioxidant
Papain
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cocos Nucifera Water, Niacinamide, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root Extract, Xanthan Gum, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Pisum Sativum Seed Extract, Poloxamer 235, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Ascorbate, Epigallocatechin Gallate, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, BHA, Papain, Allantoin, Parfum, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Aloe is one of the most well-known natural soothing ingredients, and for good reason. It’s full of water and has a cooling, calming effect on the skin, especially when it’s sunburned, itchy, or irritated. Aloe also helps your skin stay hydrated and smooth by mimicking what healthy skin naturally produces. On top of that, it contains vitamins and nutrients that support skin recovery.Â
It doesn’t protect you from the sun, but it can help your skin bounce back after too much time in it.
Let’s get into the details:
Aloe contains antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E, which help fight off free radicals (unstable molecules from things like pollution that can damage your skin).
It’s also rich in polysaccharides, which are natural sugars that help hydrate the skin by acting like the skin’s own moisturizing agents. These, along with other sugars like monosaccharides, help form a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Aloe works as both a humectant and an emollient. That means it draws water into the skin (humectant) and helps trap it there (emollient), making it an effective natural moisturizer.
You’ll also find a mix of other skin-supporting ingredients in aloe, including folic acid, choline, calcium, amino acids, fatty acids, and even Vitamin B12.
Out of the 420+ species of aloe, Aloe barbadensis is the most widely used in skincare products thanks to its gentle yet effective properties.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractWater. 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
