What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolyglycerin-3
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingArtemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA, Disodium EDTA
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract 32.2%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveButylene Glycol
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBentonite
AbsorbentSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Rapa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentEnantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArtemisia Montana Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingTocopherol
AntioxidantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingSodium Nitrate
SoothingArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract 32.2%, Water, Kaolin, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Bentonite, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Rapa Leaf Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Oleanolic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Artemisia Montana Leaf Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Sodium Nitrate
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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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