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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
EmollientCyclodextrin
AbsorbentMethylpropanediol
SolventSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
HumectantCannabigerol
Skin ConditioningCannabidiol - Synthetically Produced
AntioxidantSodium Phytate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-52
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Extract
AstringentDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSea Water Extract
Skin ConditioningN-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cyclodextrin, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polysilicone-11, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Cannabigerol, Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced, Sodium Phytate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-52, Passiflora Incarnata Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Sea Water Extract, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientColloidal Oatmeal
AbsorbentEctoin
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCalcium Chloride
AstringentAvena Sativa Bran Extract
AbrasiveArginine
MaskingMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
AntioxidantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveLinoleic Acid
CleansingLinolenic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientOleic Acid
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingXylitol
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Panthenol, Squalane, Colloidal Oatmeal, Ectoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Ceramide NP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Calcium Chloride, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Arginine, Methionine, Cysteine, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Allantoin, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Lauryl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Xylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Tocopherol
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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.
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 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!
Learn more about Water