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Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate
EmulsifyingHonokiol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingWater, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Betaine, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Honokiol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Citrate, Polyquaternium-51, Pyrus Malus Juice, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Tocopherol, Ethoxydiglycol, Octyldodecanol, Asiaticoside, Glycolipids, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-13 Alketh-9
Water
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Maleate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Urea
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Fructose
Humectant
Maltose
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Trehalose, Isopropyl Myristate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Glycerin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Maleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Urea, Allantoin, Fructose, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide NP, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Beta-Glucan, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Propanediol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polysorbate 80, PEG-100 Stearate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Gluconate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Citric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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