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Pyrus Malus Leaf Extract 83%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract 0.1%
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Phytate
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPyrus Malus Leaf Extract 83%, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Pyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract 0.1%, Sodium Hyaluronate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Allantoin, Dextrin, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dextran
Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPolyvinyl Alcohol
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-50, Tripeptide-1, Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate, Copper Palmitoyl Heptapeptide-14, Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Dextran, Lactic Acid/Glycolic Acid Copolymer, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Sodium 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
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 GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinMethylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
