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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAnnona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Water
Masking
Zinc Chloride
Antimicrobial1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
2-Aminobutanol
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Acacia Senegal Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Propanediol, PEG-6, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Water, Zinc Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isopentyldiol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, 2-Aminobutanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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