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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Trehalose
Humectant
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract
Antioxidant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanicum Miliaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract
Masking
Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract
MaskingSecale Cereale Seed Extract
Abrasive
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Castanea Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Gentiana Scabra Extract
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide As, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Betaine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Allantoin, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Trehalose, Sophora Flavescens Root Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract, Pyrus Cydonia Seed Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Castanea Sativa Seed Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Gentiana Scabra Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethiconol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
Emulsion StabilisingCholesteryl Isostearate
EmollientPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Cholesteryl Chloride
Skin ConditioningCholesteryl Nonanoate
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBiosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Geranium Robertianum Extract
AstringentPaeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Skin ProtectingThymus Serpyllum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Lecithin
Emollient
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PEG-35 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Water, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Potassium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Cholesteryl Chloride, Cholesteryl Nonanoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Alpha-Arbutin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Metabisulfite, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Citric Acid, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Geranium Robertianum Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Thymus Serpyllum Extract, Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract, Glutathione, Lecithin, Ferulic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Polysorbate 20, PEG-35 Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate
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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 AllantoinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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!
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