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Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSwiftlet Nest Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, Water, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Polyquaternium-51, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Squalane, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Tromethamine, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Aspergillus Ferment, Swiftlet Nest Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Adenosine, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol
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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
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolSodium 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 Hyaluronate
