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Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Houttuynia Cordata Extract 77%, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Isopentyldiol, Methylpropanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Disodium Succinate
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingMethylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Succinic Acid
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantCalcium Chloride
AstringentPotassium Chloride
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Acrylic Acid
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Silica, Disodium Succinate, Potassium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Succinic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Styrene/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Arginine, Menthol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Propylene Glycol, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Copper Gluconate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Acrylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
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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.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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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