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Key Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientHydrogen Dimethicone
Propylene Carbonate
SolventInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract
Perfuming
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Yeast Polysaccharides
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phytic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polianthes Tuberosa Extract
MaskingCananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Methylparaben
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Zinc Oxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Sucrose Palmitate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Silica, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Hydrated Silica, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Pentylene Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitan Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Hydroxide, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Bisabolol, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Citrus Sinensis Peel Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Yeast Polysaccharides, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Ectoin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Polianthes Tuberosa Extract, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Ceramide NP, Disodium Phosphate, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Keiskei Extract
Antioxidant
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Adenosine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum
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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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamidePentylene 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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
