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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAcetyl Cysteine
AntioxidantPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
AntioxidantCholesterol
EmollientCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantLitchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Pulp Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSodium Sulfite
PreservativeWater, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acetyl Cysteine, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, 2,3-Butanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Mangifera Indica Pulp Extract, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Sulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantCalendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingEctoin
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingCholesterol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ectoin, Collagen, Cholesterol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCeramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide NP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide AS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide EOP is a type of Ceramide.
EOP stands for a linked Ester fatty acid, a linked Omega hydroxy fatty acid, and the Phytosphingosine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin. They bind dead skin cells together to create a barrier. The ceramides in our skin have the ability to hold water to keep our skin hydrated.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A strong skin barrier helps with:
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Learn more about Ceramide EOPCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Ceramide NS is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramide NG,Ceramide NS,1,3-Hexadecanediol, 2-Hexadecanamide,Palmitoyl-C16-Dihydrosphingosine,1-Stearoyl-C18-Sphingosine
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerWater. 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