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Propolis Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningSpirodela Polyrhiza Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Spirodela Polyrhiza Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Arginine, Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract 86%
Skin ConditioningPropanediol 4%
SolventGlycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract 2%
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract 1%
CleansingTrehalose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingP-Anisic Acid
MaskingArginine
MaskingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract 86%, Propanediol 4%, Glycerin, Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract 2%, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract 1%, Trehalose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Xanthan Gum, P-Anisic Acid, Arginine, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
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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.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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