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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPEG-32
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentMannitol
HumectantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningArachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract
MaskingLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
AntioxidantPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-32, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Zea Mays Starch, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Arachis Hypogaea Fruit Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Phaseolus Vulgaris Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Adenosine, Potassium Hydroxide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caramel, Disodium EDTA, Polyglutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract 10.302%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract 8.585%
HumectantOenothera Biennis Seed Extract 8.585%
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract 8.585%
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract 8.585%
EmollientNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract 8.585%
AntimicrobialChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract 8.585%
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract 8.585%
AntimicrobialRosa Canina Seed Extract 8.585%
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycereth-26
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract 10.302%, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract 8.585%, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract 8.585%, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract 8.585%, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract 8.585%, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract 8.585%, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract 8.585%, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract 8.585%, Rosa Canina Seed Extract 8.585%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Water, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pancratium Maritimum Extract
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
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilButylene 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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment yet.
Disodium 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 GlycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateOlea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPolyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.
This ingredient is an effective skin hydrator and may help speed up wound healing. As a humectant, it draws and holds water to the skin. This ingredient is often compared to hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Similarly to hyaluronic acid, it can vary in molecular weights. This means polyglutamic acid is capable of bringing hydration to lower levels of the skin.
Fun fact: Polyglutamic Acid is found in the Japanese food, natto. It is also being used in cancer treatment studies.
Learn more about Polyglutamic AcidWater. 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