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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
TonicSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningVeronica Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentAchillea Millefolium Extract
CleansingMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBellis Perennis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Bixa Orellana Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glycerin, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Sodium Chloride, Persea Gratissima Oil, Betaine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Butylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glycine Soja Oil, Alcohol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Veronica Officinalis Extract, Primula Veris Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Lilium Candidum Flower Extract, Bellis Perennis Flower Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Honey Extract, Propanediol, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Parfum, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningPinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Pinus Palustris Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Betaine, Panthenol, Glycoproteins, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Gluconolactone, Octyldodeceth-16, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pinus Palustris Oil, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Betaine is a humectant. Like hyaluronic acid, it helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. It’s known for being gentle and for helping the skin maintain balanced hydration.
Betaine is mainly used to improve hydration and support calmer skin. It helps skin cells regulate water balance because it functions as an osmolyte.
Some studies suggest betaine may support making skin tone more even.
Fun fact: Betaine naturally exists in the skin and the body. In cosmetic products, it can be either plant-derived (most commonly from sugar beets) or synthetically produced for consistency and stability.
Betaine is also known as 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
