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Water
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAcetamidoethoxyethanol
HumectantPropylene Glycol Dibenzoate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingGlucosyl Ceramide
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAzulene
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCitric Acid
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingBHT
AntioxidantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Bisabolol, Menthyl Lactate, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glucosyl Ceramide, Phospholipids, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Azulene, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, BHT, CI 42090
Centella Asiatica Extract
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycereth-26
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingTriethanolamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AntioxidantPaeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Extract
AstringentSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin ConditioningPhellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingStearic Acid
CleansingCholesterol
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantRibes Rubrum Fruit Extract
TonicPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract, Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Ectoin, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hexylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Madecassoside, Ribes Rubrum Fruit Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, 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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Centella 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 ExtractCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
Our skin naturally contains cholesterol in the outermost layer. Besides cholesterol, it also contains ceramides and fatty acids. Cholesterol makes up about 1/4 of your skin's outer layer and barrier. Your skin barrier is responsible for keeping allergens and microbes out. Having a healthy skin barrier is also responsible for keeping your skin firm and plump.
Our bodies use cholestrol to create vitamin D, steroid hormones, and more.
Learn more about CholesterolEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 HyaluronateTriethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about Triethanolamine