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Acer Saccharum Sap Extract
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningMalachite Extract
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantCassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPsoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventVigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentKhaya Senegalensis Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
MaskingAlgin
MaskingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
AntimicrobialVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Sap Extract, Water, Malachite Extract, Glycerin, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Vigna Aconitifolia Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Khaya Senegalensis Bark Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Dextrin, Tanacetum Annuum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Algin, Cellulose Gum, Triethyl Citrate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water 50%
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Root Extract
PerfumingCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water 50%, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract, Betaine, Panthenol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Cellulose Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol
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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 GlycolCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumGlycerin 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 GlycolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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