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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera 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 ConditioningOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Glyceryl Linoleate
Emollient
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Santalum Album Oil
Masking
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol 3.56%
Antioxidant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract 38.05%
Skin Protecting
Glyceryl Linolenate
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Citrus Tangerina Extract
TonicGlyceryl Arachidonate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysilicone-11
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract 37.18%
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Oleanolic Acid
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Water, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Glyceryl Linoleate, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Santalum Album Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Panthenol, Resveratrol 3.56%, Cyclopentasiloxane, Citric Acid, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract 38.05%, Glyceryl Linolenate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycine Soja Oil, Biotin, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ascorbic Acid, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Cyclohexasiloxane, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Tangerina Extract, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Glycerin, Polysilicone-11, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract 37.18%, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Adenosine, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Lactic Acid, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Retinol, Carbomer, Butylene Glycol, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Oleanolic Acid, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
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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
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
Think of it as a supportive ingredient that helps your gel-creams feel silky, "cloud cream-like", and spread evenly without being greasy.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated it (along with 22 other acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers) and concluded it's:
Due to its large molecular size, it sits on the surface of skin rather than penetrating it.
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerButylene 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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
