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Ingredients Side-by-side
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract 32.2%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bentonite
Absorbent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Apium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Rapa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract 32.2%, Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Sodium Nitrate
Water
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tromethamine, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate, Caprylyl Methicone, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glucose, Beta-Glucan
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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
Cetearyl Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier and texture enhancer. It helps keep the oil and water phases from separating so your formulas stay stable.
You'll likely see it combined with Sorbitan Olivate (together sold as the trade name Olivem 1000). This combination generates a liquid crystal structure that closely resemble the lipid organization of the stratum corneum.
These "skin-like" liquid crystals improve skin barrier integrity and promote the delivery of actives into the skin.
This ingredient is well-tolerated and has no significant sensitization data.
Because it is derived from the fatty acids in olive oil, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin (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 GlycerinSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
This ingredient is also known as part of Olivem 1000, with Cetearyl Olivate being the other part.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria.
Please note, having a healthy microbiome is different from fungal acne; a healthy microbiome includes small amounts of yeast that normally live on your skin without causing problems.
Fungal acne happens when one type of yeast (Malassezia) grows out of control. This is usually because it's feeding on certain oils or fatty acids. Due to the olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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!
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