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Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingGaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
PerfumingButyl Avocadate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycine
BufferingSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantCysteine
AntioxidantMethionine
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropyl Gallate
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantOxygen
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propyl Gallate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Oxygen, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycol Distearate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMenthyl Lactate
MaskingPolyquaternium-67
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
HumectantMannitol
HumectantPhenethyl Alcohol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentEthylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmber Powder
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientAlgin
MaskingCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthyl Lactate, Polyquaternium-67, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Phytate, Zea Mays Starch, Butylene Glycol, Mannitol, Phenethyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Acetate, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Ethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Algin, Collagen Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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