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Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Nymphoides Indica Extract
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
Antioxidant
Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantGanoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Collagen
Moisturising
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructan
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningTetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningPhloretin
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingArginine
Masking
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Water, Methylpropanediol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Nymphoides Indica Extract, Betaine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Collagen, Octyldodeceth-16, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Fructan, Tromethamine, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Sucrose Polystearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Oleanolic Acid, Tetrahydropiperine, Phloretin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Arginine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Limonene, Linalool
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Surfactin
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Beta-Glucan
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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
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
Think of it as a supportive ingredient that helps your gel-creams feel silky, "cloud cream-like", and spread evenly without being greasy.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated it (along with 22 other acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers) and concluded it's:
Due to its large molecular size, it sits on the surface of skin rather than penetrating it.
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin 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 GlycerinTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
