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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingColloidal Oatmeal
AbsorbentMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningCaprylic Acid
CleansingXylitol
HumectantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopherol
AntioxidantCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Caprylic Acid, Xylitol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Butylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlucose
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCitric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glucose, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacrylate
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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.
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 GlycolCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract comes from the meat of the coconut fruit. It is an emollient and skin conditioner with antioxidant properties.
Coconut fruit is naturally rich in amino acids, sugars, and nutrients including Vitamin C and small amounts of vitamin B. Malic acid can also be found in coconut fruit extract.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum