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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Coconut Alkanes, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Allantoin, Ectoin, Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Butylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC18-36 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJojoba Esters
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningC12-18 Acid Triglyceride
EmollientCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Phytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vinyldimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Ectoin, Polyglutamic Acid, Guaiazulene, Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Arginine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Trehalose, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, C18-36 Acid Triglyceride, Adenosine, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Jojoba Esters, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Dilaurate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, C12-18 Acid Triglyceride, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Squalene, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Betaine, Beta-Glucan, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Phytosterols, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
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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.
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 GlycolEctoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. It can be synthetically created for skincare use.
This ingredient is an osmolyte; Osmolytes help organisms survive osmotic shock (it protects them from extreme conditions). It does this by influencing the properties of biological fluids within cells.
When applied to the skin, ectoin helps bind water molecules to protect our skin. The water forms a sort of armor for the parts of our skin cells, enzymes, proteins, and more.
Besides this, ectoin has many uses in skincare:
A study from 2004 found ectoin to counteract the damage from UV-A exposure at different cell levels. It has also been shown to protect skin against both UV-A, UV-B rays, infrared light, and visible light.
Studies show ectoin to have dual-action pollution protection: first, it protects our skin from further pollution damage. Second, it helps repair damage from pollution.
In fact, ectoin has been shown to help with:
Fun fact: In the EU, ectoin is used in inhalation medication as an anti-pollution ingredient.
Ectoin is a highly stable ingredient. It has a wide pH range of 1-9. Light, oxygen, and temperature do not affect this ingredient.
Learn more about EctoinEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSqualane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itâs technically not; itâs a hydrocarbon, meaning itâs only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itâs worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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!
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