What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Water
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract 10%
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sophora Flavescens Extract
Skin ConditioningImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningFicus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Punica Granatum Extract
AstringentPEG-8
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Propolis Extract 10%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Sophora Flavescens Extract, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, Arginine, Madecassoside, Allantoin, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, PEG-8, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Honey Extract, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Biotin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters
Methylpropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventSodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingSaccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer
Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSucrose Stearate
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
C18-21 Alkane
SolventMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Arginine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientLinalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG/PPG/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Niacinamide, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dimethicone, Betaine, Jojoba Wax PEG-120 Esters, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Sodium Dna, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Triethylhexanoin, Sodium Acrylate/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Ceramide NP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Tromethamine, Saccharomyces/Potato Extract Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Acrylic Acid/Ma Copolymer, Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, Sucrose Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, C18-21 Alkane, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Adenosine, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Palmitic Acid, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium EDTA, Glycine Soja Oil, Trideceth-6, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Stearate, Troxerutin, Beta-Glucan, Carbomer, PEG-100 Stearate, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Glycosphingolipids, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
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 preservatives
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 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!
Learn more about Water
