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Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialAcrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantHoney
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Honey Protein
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Extract
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHydrolyzed Keratin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningGluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningGamma-Docosalactone
Skin ConditioningIsostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
CleansingIsostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingTrehalose
HumectantMentha Spicata Herb Oil
PerfumingC9-11 Alkyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingMethacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDiethyl Sebacate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Alcohol Denat., Acrylates/Diacetoneacrylamide Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Butylene Glycol, Honey, Honey Extract, Hydrolyzed Honey Protein, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Royal Jelly Extract, Gluconobacter/Honey Ferment Filtrate, Propolis Extract, Gamma-Docosalactone, Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Cellulose, Acacia Senegal Gum, Trehalose, Mentha Spicata Herb Oil, C9-11 Alkyl Glucoside, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methacryloyl Ethyl Betaine/Acrylates Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Diethyl Sebacate, Isostearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Diethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Ruby
AbrasivePEG-30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingEuphorbia Cerifera Cera
AstringentHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientStearamide Mea
Sericin
Skin ConditioningCorn Starch Modified
AbsorbentCamellia Seed Oil
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Hydrolyzed Silk
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantTrimethylhexanol
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
AbrasiveParaffin
PerfumingTocopherol
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantDiethylhexyl Succinate, Beeswax, Synthetic Ruby, PEG-30 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearamide Mea, Sericin, Corn Starch Modified, Camellia Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Silk, Glycerin, Betaine, Trimethylhexanol, Butylene Glycol, Water, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Paraffin, Tocopherol, BHT
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These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You may know this ingredient as argan oil. Argan Oil has antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties.
Studies have shown argan oil can help fight again radical damage from the sun. This makes it effective at preventing hyperpigmentation.
Large amounts of vitamin E found in argan oil helps the skin retain water. Argan oil also contains fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, and palmitic acid. It is also a good source of lipids.
Another benefit of argan oil is skin-soothing. It can help reduce inflammation-related skin symptoms.
Argan Oil is effective at regulating sebum production in pores. This can make it effective at treating hormonal acne.
Traditionally, argan oil was used for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, argan oil contains fatty acids that may make it not fungal-acne safe.
Argan Trees are native to Morocco.
Learn more about Argania Spinosa Kernel OilButylene 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 GlycerinWater. 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