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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasiveChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyaminopropyl Biguanide
PreservativeCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Sea Whip Extract, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Lactobacillus Ferment, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Caffeine, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, CI 19140, CI 61570, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentUsnea Barbata Extract
Butylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningFumaric Acid
BufferingEchinacea Purpurea Extract
MoisturisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract, Fumaria Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Fumaric Acid, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Disodium EDTA
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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.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect our skin from free-radical damage.
Oatmeal also contains beneficial compounds:
This ingredient is created by mixing grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractButylene 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 GlycolThis extract comes from cucumber. Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and hydrating properties.
They contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin.
The amino acids found in cucumbers help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle (it's an important part of our skin barrier). This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, this is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Fun fact: Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 Water