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Water
Skin ConditioningBambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder
Abrasive
Cellulose
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Papain
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientWater, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Powder, Cellulose, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Tromethamine, Niacinamide, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobionic Acid, Papain, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauramide DEA
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-7
Disodium EDTA
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingMentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
MaskingSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauramide DEA, Lauric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Potassium Cocoate, Glycol Distearate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium EDTA, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, CI 17200, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Mentha Spicata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, CI 42090
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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 GlycolDisodium 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!
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