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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract 70%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Leaf Oil
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingYucca Schidigera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantChlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract 70%, Butylene Glycol, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Rhus Semialata Gall Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Citrus Limon Leaf Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caramel, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Limonene
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
PCA Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
SurfactantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, PCA Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Squalane, Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Betaine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glucose, Water, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
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
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 GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
Learn more about Water
