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Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Water, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA
Honey
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin Conditioning
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Potassium Stearate
CleansingPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Surfactin
CleansingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Erythritol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Honey, Royal Jelly Extract, Ceramide NP, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycolipids, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Myristate, Tromethamine, Sodium Surfactin, Glyceryl Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Erythritol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, CI 17200, CI 19140, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
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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.
Caprylyl 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 GlycolCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid. It is an emollient, co-emulsifier, and preservative booster.
Its short C8 fatty acid chain makes it behave differently from its longer-chain emollient cousins like Glyceryl Stearate. It feels more lightweight, fast-absorbing, and silky instead of rich and waxy.
As a co-emulsifier, its "head" and "tail" sit at the oil-water interface. But overall, the short C8 tail and not being water soluble means it doesn't really have the muscle to emulsify a formula on its own. That's why you'll often see it paired with a primary emulsifier like Cetearyl Glucoside.
Interestingly, Glyceryl Caprylate acts as a preservative booster. This is because its fatty-acid backbone disrupts microbial lipid membranes. It shows excellent activity against bacteria and yeast but is weaker against mold.
Typical concentrations range from 0.5-1% and this ingredient is generally non-irritating.
Because this ingredient has a C8 fatty acid chain, it is outside the range that the Malassezia yeast metabolizes (making it fungal acne safe).
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateWe don't have a description for Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract yet.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about Tromethamine
