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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingPolyglyceryl-6 Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingMagnesium Sulfate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit
AbrasiveDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingDesamido Collagen
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientSoluble Collagen
HumectantCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingProcollagen
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Rugosa Callus Culture Extract
AntimicrobialMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
AntioxidantNymphaea Lotus Root Extract
AstringentPinus Strobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Olea Europaea Fruit, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Collagen, Desamido Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Procollagen, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Rosa Rugosa Callus Culture Extract, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Nymphaea Lotus Root Extract, Pinus Strobus Bark Extract, Tripeptide-1, CI 77400, Dipeptide-2, Glutathione, Oligopeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Heparin
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
AntioxidantDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Tromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Heparin, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Succinic Acid, Tocopherol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Xanthan Gum
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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
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene 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 EthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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