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Ingredients Side-by-side
Artemisia Princeps Extract 93.31%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Abies Sibirica Oil
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentArtemisia Princeps Extract 93.31%, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Arginine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Caramel, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Abies Sibirica Oil, Dextrin
Artemisia Princeps Extract 90%
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCordyceps Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingArtemisia Princeps Extract 90%, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Potassium Hydroxide
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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
Artemisia Princeps Extract is the name of wugwort native to east Asia. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fun fact: This flower is part of the sunflower family.
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 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
