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Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Oxidized Corn Oil
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingLanolin Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-33
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Yeast Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Myrtus Communis Extract
AstringentAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin Conditioning
Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tea-Lactate
HumectantSodium Lactate
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Vinegar
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Rhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Thiamine Hcl
MaskingPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oxidized Corn Oil, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Triethanolamine, Lanolin Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-33, Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Yeast Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Myrtus Communis Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Magnesium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tea-Lactate, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Sorbitol, Serine, Urea, Allantoin, Vinegar, Hydrolyzed Silk, Potassium Sorbate, Gluconolactone, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin, Alcohol, Thiamine Hcl, Pyridoxine Hcl, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
EmollientPolyamide-5
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Juglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Rhizobian Gum
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol Dicaprylate, C12-16 Alcohols, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Polyamide-5, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Xylitylglucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Xylitol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Rhizobian Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Chlorphenesin, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources.
In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
Interestingly, topically applied Palmitic Acid can be elongated into longer chain fatty acids and ceramides. A 2019 study found low levels of Palmitic Acid lead to slower development of cells, suggesting it plays a role in keeping your skin's renewal process on track.
The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) panel determined it safe as used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 13%. It is non-irritating and non-sensitizing in clinical studies.
The culprit behind fungal acne, the Malassezia yeast, feeds on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between C11-C24. Palmitic Acid, at C16, falls right into that sweet spot.
In vitro studies have shown that Palmitic Acid is one of the fatty acids that induce rapid Malassezia growth in lab settings.
It's worth noting that what feeds yeast in a lab doesn't necessarily feed it on your face since formulation and your skin's chemistry play a bigger role.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
We don't have a description for Rhizobian Gum yet.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
