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Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantLaureth-23
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialEpilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantParfum
MaskingWater, Ethoxydiglycol, Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laureth-23, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferulic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientGeranium Maculatum Extract
TonicRibes Nigrum
EmollientRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Superoxide Dismutase, Ferulic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Ribes Nigrum, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Methionine, Sambucus Nigra Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Ferulic Acid is a plant based antioxidant. By fighting free-radicals, ferulic acid can help reduce the formation of fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
When used with Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid has shown to prevent Vitamin C from breaking down. In other words, it acts as a stabilizer.
Ferulic Acid is sometimes used to preserve food. Foods containing Ferulic Acid include: oats, rice, eggplant, citrus.
In medicine, Ferulic Acid is being studied for helping with diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular diseases.
Learn more about Ferulic AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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