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Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantXylitol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Diethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Polyacrylamide
Betaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingColloidal Sulfur
AntimicrobialTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Seed Extract
Masking
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Water
Masking
Borago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ovalicin
AntimicrobialCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Xylitol, Propylene Glycol, Alcohol, Sorbitol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polyacrylamide, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Triethanolamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salicylic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-12, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Colloidal Sulfur, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Glycerin, Propanediol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Camellia Japonica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygala Tenuifolia Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia Water, Borago Officinalis Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Ovalicin, CI 42090, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Cera
Emollient
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
Astringent
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Sulfate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Laureth-2
CleansingSodium Sulfate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Cera, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Coconut Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Alcohol, Ammonium Sulfate, Sodium Benzoate, Laureth-2, Sodium Sulfate, Parfum
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinOryza Sativa Extract comes from the rice grain, Oryza sativa. Rice extract has wound healing, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Rice grains contain numerous antioxidants which may help with anti-aging, such as vitamin E. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. Unstable free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and accelerate signs of aging.
A study from 2002 found rice to help increase the rate of wound healing. The same study found an improvement of skin barrier function in the patients after taking rice baths.
Numerous in-vitro studies have found rice water to help decrease sun damage by increasing collagen production and inhibiting the process of tyrosinase.
Long story short- tyrosinase is an enzyme that controls melanin production. Our bodies start producing melanin (AKA tanning) when exposed to UV radiation to protect against damage. Rice water is found to partially block this process.
Though more research is needed on rice's ability to help with UV protection, recent studies seem promising.
Wondering why rice is hydrating? The protein in rice have emollient properties. Emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in, keeping your skin moisturized.
Some rice extract may have mildly-exfoliating properties. These are mainly limited to Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran and Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder.
This rice was first cultivated in China over 10,000 years ago. Many cultures throughout Asia have used rice water on skin and hair for centuries.
Learn more about Oryza Sativa ExtractParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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