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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Glucose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Fucose
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHydrolyzed Keratin
Humectant
Keratin
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingHibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningRaffinose
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
PCA
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Water, Butylene Glycol, PEG-400, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Glycereth-26, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Fucose, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin, Niacinamide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Hibiscus Mutabilis Flower Extract, Raffinose, Panthenol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Carbomer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pisum Sativum Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Squalane, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sodium PCA, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Sodium Lactate, Ceteareth-20, Disodium Phosphate, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Aspartic Acid, Ceramide NP, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Lactic Acid, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Threonine, Proline, Sodium Chloride, Histidine, Phenylalanine
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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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBetaine 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 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.
Panthenol 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 Hyaluronate
