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What's inside
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PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Isohexadecane
EmollientCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Michelia Alba Flower Oil
Masking
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract
TonicPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Betaine, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Isohexadecane, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Extract, Sorbitan Oleate, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Michelia Alba Flower Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Ceramide 3, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sorbitol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Polyacrylate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPiper Methysticum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polysorbate 20, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sorbitol, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Ceramide 3, Ceteareth-20, Beta-Glucan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Piper Methysticum Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Chloride
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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.
Betaine 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 BetaineCeramide 3 is a form of ceramide and now goes by Ceramide NP.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Using ceramides in your skincare routine can help reinforce your skin barrier by helping the skin stay hydrated.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThis ingredient is a silicone used to improve the texture of products and absorb oil. It does not get absorbed into the skin.
Like other silicones, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer helps condition the skin by creating a barrier. In this sense, it can act as an emollient and trap moisture in.
This ingredient is a type of elastomer.
Learn more about Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone CrosspolymerPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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 HyaluronateXanthan 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
