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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Amylopectin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Dextrin
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Malt Extract
Skin ProtectingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Nigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Amylopectin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Parfum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Bisulfite, Hexyl Cinnamal
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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.
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 GlycerinWater. 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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