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What's inside
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Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantParfum
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantPentaerythrityl Distearate
EmulsifyingCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Extract
MaskingNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Candidum Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Versicolor Extract
EmollientFreesia Refracta Extract
Skin ConditioningAnemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlucose
HumectantMannose
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Malt Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Octyldodeceth-16, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Polyacrylate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phenyl Trimethicone, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Collagen Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Rose Extract, Jasminum Officinale Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Iris Versicolor Extract, Freesia Refracta Extract, Anemarrhena Asphodeloides Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glucose, Mannose, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantMaris Aqua
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyacrylamide
Betaine
HumectantBakuchiol
AntimicrobialAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingGardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCitrus Limon Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Maris Aqua, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Betaine, Bakuchiol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Ethylhexylglycerin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin
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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.
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 GlycolCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 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!
Learn more about Water