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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantWater, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Beta-Glucan, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
HumectantSodium Phytate
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingMadecassoside
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningSodium Dna
Skin ConditioningAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium PCA
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Tocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantGlutathione
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Glucose, Sodium Phytate, Asiatic Acid, Citric Acid, Madecassoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sodium Dna, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Glutathione, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture 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
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWater. 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