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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingPongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Ceteareth-33
CleansingDextran Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Benzoic Acid, Ceteareth-33, Dextran Sulfate, Dimethiconol, Disodium EDTA, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Phenoxyethanol, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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.
Disodium 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 GlycerinHesperidin Methyl Chalcone is an antioxidant and is a type of silicone.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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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