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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Betaine
Humectant
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMelatonin
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-55
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-34, Phytosterols, Biotin, Melatonin, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polyquaternium-55, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Polyurethane-14
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
Amp-Acrylates Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
MaskingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic Acid
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xylitol
Humectant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citral
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Decyl Glucoside, Cocos Nucifera Water, Furcellaria Lumbricalis Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder, Panthenol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Polyurethane-14, Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Amp-Acrylates Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Xylitol, Sorbic Acid, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol
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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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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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