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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Petrolatum
Emollient
Tridecyl Stearate
Emollient
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
EmulsifyingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
PEG-100 Stearate
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Tridecyl Stearate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, PEG-100 Stearate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 15985, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lecithin
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Carrageenan
Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Niacinamide, Lecithin, Saccharide Isomerate, Pisum Sativum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Erythritol, Carrageenan, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Benzoic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide
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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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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!
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