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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSqualane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningSh-Polypeptide-7
AntiseborrhoeicSh-Decapeptide-7
AntioxidantSh-Octapeptide-4
AntioxidantSh-Oligopeptide-9
HumectantSh-Pentapeptide-19
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Propanediol
SolventCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Squalane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-7, Sh-Decapeptide-7, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Sh-Oligopeptide-9, Sh-Pentapeptide-19, Glyceryl Stearate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Adenosine, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium EDTA, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 95%
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPanax Ginseng Bud Extract
HumectantSaccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantMyristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin Methyl Ether
Butylene Glycol
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice 95%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Panax Ginseng Bud Extract, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Saccharide Isomerate, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Water, Propanediol, Glycerin Methyl Ether, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA
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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 AllantoinArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 EDTAPentylene 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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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