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Key Ingredients
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Hamamelis Virginiana Water 42.49%
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Ceteth-10
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Water
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Pullulan
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Limonene
Perfuming
Hamamelis Virginiana Water 42.49%, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Silica, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Ceteth-10, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Sodium Polyacrylate, Water, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Pullulan, T-Butyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Zingiber Officinale Water
MaskingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Zingiber Officinale Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bioflavonoids, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
