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Hippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Polyacrylate-13
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Lecithin
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amodimethicone
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Menadione
MaskingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vinyldimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Sodium Polyacrylate, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Canola Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Panthenol, Arginine, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Amodimethicone, Beta-Carotene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cholesterol, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Ceramide NP, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Menadione, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Surfactin
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Beta-Glucan
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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
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 GlycolCarbomer is a high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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 PanthenolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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