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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone
EmollientTrisiloxane
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolysilicone-11
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantLinoleic Acid
CleansingTocopherol
AntioxidantThiamine Hcl
MaskingInositol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Trisiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C12-16 Alcohols, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysilicone-11, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Panthenol, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Thiamine Hcl, Inositol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientElaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingZinc PCA
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Viola Tricolor Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Zinc PCA, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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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
Butylene 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 GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.