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Water
Skin ConditioningSd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate
Sea Water
HumectantSuberic Acid
Sebacic Acid
BufferingUndecanoic Acid
Antiseborrhoeic
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Isopentyldiol
Humectant
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract
AstringentButyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Linoleate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Hexylresorcinol
Antimicrobial
Yeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Hedera Helix Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Parietaria Officinalis Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMalva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPrimula Veris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAlchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentVeronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAchillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mitracarpus Scaber Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Starch
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAmmonium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Sd Alcohol 40-B, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Azelaic Acid, Hexyl Laurate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Squalane, Lactic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, PPG-12/Smdi Copolymer, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Stearic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Sea Water, Suberic Acid, Sebacic Acid, Undecanoic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Isopentyldiol, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Nut Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Retinyl Linoleate, Dimethicone, Ethyl Linoleate, Hexylresorcinol, Yeast Polysaccharides, Propylene Glycol, Hedera Helix Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Malva Sylvestris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Primula Veris Flower Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Veronica Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Achillea Millefolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Mitracarpus Scaber Extract, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Maltodextrin, Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Xanthan Gum, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ammonium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Limonene, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMagnolol
Antioxidant
Kaempferol
Antioxidant
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Palmate
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Apricot Kernel Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Magnolol, Kaempferol, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycolipids, Glycine Soja Sterols, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Palmate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol
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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.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
