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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingJojoba Esters
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningZinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate
HumectantHamamelis Virginiana Water
AstringentHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingZinc PCA
HumectantCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Potassium Hyaluronate, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Zinc PCA, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientSqualane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Distearate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingPhytosterols
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingN-Palmitoyl Serinol
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSialyllactose
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-10 Distearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Phytosterols, Allantoin, Carbomer, N-Palmitoyl Serinol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide NP, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Resveratrol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sialyllactose
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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 AllantoinButylene 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 ExtractGlycerin 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 HyaluronateWater. 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