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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPolyquaternium-39
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantFructan
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lauryl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-39, Decylene Glycol, Allantoin, Dipropylene Glycol, Fructan, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAcrylates Copolymer
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Tromethamine
BufferingSucrose
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCaramel
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract
AstringentTetrasodium EDTA
Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingGelatin
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Panax Ginseng Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Ceteth-4
EmulsifyingPEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
Cleansing
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingHydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Albumen Extract
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicTocopherol
Antioxidant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSerine
Masking
Alanine
Masking
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Potassium Cocoate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Tromethamine, Sucrose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Squalane, Hexylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Caramel, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Gelatin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Ceteth-4, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Chlorphenesin, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Cholesterol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Saponins, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, BHT, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Pyridoxine Hcl, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Linoleic Acid, Albumen Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Dioscorea Oppositifolia Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Cellulose Gum, Niacinamide, Biotin, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Tocopherol, Linolenic Acid, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Ascorbyl Propyl Hyaluronate, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tropolone, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Xanthan Gum, Serine, Alanine, Proline, Sodium Phosphate, Parfum
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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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (tea extract) is one of the most well-researched plant extracts in skincare with an impressive resume.
Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Studies show green tea extract and its catechins (like epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)) help your skin cells product energy more efficiently and reducing the number of free-radicals that can damage your skin from the inside.
In lab-grown skin models, this translated to younger, healthier, and stronger skin.
There's also good sun protection data; researchers saw less DNA damage and redness on human skin when green tea was applied before UVB exposure. And the more they applied, the better the protection.
Needless to say, this ingredient shouldn't replace your sunscreen. But it is a great supportive ingredient that you can already find in many sunscreens and antioxidant serums.
A 2009 study found a 2% green tea lotion was effective for mild-to-moderate acne thanks to its anti-inflammatory and mild antimicrobial activity.
The quality of the extract matters a lot here:
Good extracts contain 50-90% catechins while lower quality ones are mostly there for marketing. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the quality or source of their ingredients.
Human Repeated Insult Patch Testing showed no irritation or sensitization at use concentrations (0.86% in leave-on products and up to 30% as leaf water).
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCeramide NP (formerly known as Ceramide 3) is one of the skin's naturally occurring lipids.
Since ceramides are the major lipid components of the skin, they are crucial for maintaining skin barrier and hydration. Ceramide NP most closely mirrors the dominant kind in human skin amongst ceramide subtypes.
This ceramide works by slotting into gaps within the stratum corneum's lipid matrix to limit trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL) and shield the skin against external irritants.
A study with 312 patients found that using a ceramide-containing routine for 4 weeks reduced the severity of atopic dermatitis by over 61%.
Another clinical study in subjects aged 60 and older found that a ceramide body wash and moisturizer improved skin dryness and itchy skin in 15 days.
Overall, ceramides are considered non-irritating and safety tests have found little to no observable adverse effects from using this ingredient.
Ceramide NP is usually sourced from plants (like soybean or rice bran), or produced synthetically.
Learn more about Ceramide NPEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is a more stable version of lecithin.
It's made by taking lecithin (a phospholipid commonly found in soybeans and egg yolks) and hydrogenating it. This just means the unsaturated fatty acids are turned into saturated ones so they don't go bad as easily.
This ingredient is an emollient, emulsifier, and penetration enhancer. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Hydrogenated Lecithin can form tiny spherical structures made of phospholipid bilayers called liposomes. These liposomes are able to capture compounds inside their structure and deliver them through the skin barrier.
Because phospholipids are a natural component of our cell membranes, this ingredient is inherently compatible with skin.
A 2021 study found lecithin-based surfactants were less harsh and more tolerable comared to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt. This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
You might see people debate whether Sodium Chloride is comedogenic, but there actually haven't been any comedogenic tests done on it. Either way, the overall formulation of a product matters a lot more than any single ingredient.
You might see this ingredient used in scrubs as a primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.
As a surfactant, it helps clean your skin by gathering dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away more easily.
Tocopherol 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 TocopherolThis tree is also known as the David Elm. It contains the ingredient bakuchiol.
Other great compounds found in this ingredient include galactose, glucose, and phenolics. The sugar content gives it great skin hydrating properties. Phenolics are potent antioxidants commonly found in fruits and veggies.
A 2020 study found the phenolics of this root to have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Fun fact: This ingredient is used in traditional Asian medicine.
Learn more about Ulmus Davidiana Root ExtractWater. 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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