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Honey
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantArgania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningCorylus Avellana Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningBee Venom
AstringentCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Flavescens Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHoney, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysorbate 20, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Water, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propolis Extract, Beta-Glucan, Bee Venom, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Sophora Flavescens Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
EmollientIsohexadecane
EmollientCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSqualane
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantDisodium EDTA
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantBisabolol
MaskingGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Squalane, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Bisabolol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene 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 Water