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Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantWater, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Beeswax, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract 10.302%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Seed Extract 8.585%
HumectantOenothera Biennis Seed Extract 8.585%
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract 8.585%
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract 8.585%
EmollientNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract 8.585%
AntimicrobialChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract 8.585%
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract 8.585%
AntimicrobialRosa Canina Seed Extract 8.585%
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingGlycereth-26
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract 10.302%, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract 8.585%, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract 8.585%, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract 8.585%, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract 8.585%, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract 8.585%, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract 8.585%, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract 8.585%, Rosa Canina Seed Extract 8.585%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Water, Betaine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Pancratium Maritimum Extract
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum