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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingHectorite
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-67
Houttuynia Cordata Powder
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Quercetin
Antioxidant
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Decyl Glucoside, Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-67, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Sodium Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sorbitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Quercetin
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingJasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingArtemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Diglycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Vinyldimethicone
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Totarol
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Diglycerin, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclodextrin, Caprylyl Methicone, Vinyldimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Ceteareth-20, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Lecithin, Asiatic Acid, Tocopherol, Totarol, Carbomer, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol
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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
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
