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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCellulose
AbsorbentLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelilotus Officinalis Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Jasminum Officinale Extract
Masking
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Polysorbate 80, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Arginine, Allantoin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Disodium EDTA, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Cellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Citratus Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Origanum Vulgare Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Citrate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
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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.
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 preservatives
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 ExtractDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateDisodium 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 GlycerinWater. 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
