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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Phytate
Propanediol
SolventHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Phytate, Propanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Cyanocobalamin, Xanthan Gum, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
CleansingLauramide DEA
Beeswax
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-200
HumectantTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningGlycol Distearate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
PEG-100 Stearate
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Oil
CleansingPinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingColloidal Gold
AntimicrobialAcetyl Heptapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin ConditioningVolcanic Ash Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSasa Quelpaertensis Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Bombycis Leaf Extract
SmoothingArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSoleirolia Soleirolii Extract
AntioxidantPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoptis Chinensis Root Extract
AntioxidantZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningGlutamic Acid
HumectantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Lauramide DEA, Beeswax, Stearic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-200, Trihydroxystearin, Glycol Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Polyquaternium-7, PEG-100 Stearate, Gold, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Colloidal Gold, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Volcanic Ash Extract, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Sasa Quelpaertensis Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Morus Bombycis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Soleirolia Soleirolii Extract, Propolis Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Glutamic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, CI 77491
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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
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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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