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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lecithin
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Amyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Pinene
Masking
Geranyl Acetate
Perfuming
Terpinolene
Perfuming
Terpineol
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Water, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propanediol, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propolis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Amyl Salicylate, Pinene, Geranyl Acetate, Terpinolene, Terpineol, Citral
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin 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 EthylhexylglycerinTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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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