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Glycerin
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingSilica
AbrasivePotassium Stearate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingPotassium Palmitate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArtemisia Montana Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Parfum
MaskingSodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentArtemisia Argyi Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantLecithin
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantArtemisia Argyi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Salicylate
PreservativeSalicylic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingGlycerin, Water, Potassium Myristate, Silica, Potassium Stearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Palmitate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, 2,3-Butanediol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Water, Panthenol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Polyglycerin-3, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Salicylate, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
CleansingPalmitic Acid
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingArtemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingPolyquaternium-7
Parfum
MaskingCnidium Officinale Root Water
MaskingAngelica Acutiloba Root Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Cnidium Officinale Root Water, Angelica Acutiloba Root Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA
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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 GlycolCitric 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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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