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Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C13-15 Alkane
SolventHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Phytate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Communis Fruit
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Xanthan Gum, Tromethamine, Sodium Phytate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Communis Fruit, Melia Azadirachta Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citric Acid, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Salicylic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Steareth-21
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Steareth-2
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Disodium EDTA
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientJuniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Steareth-21, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Polyglutamic Acid, Guaiazulene, Steareth-2, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carbomer, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tromethamine, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Disodium EDTA, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycolDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolRosa Damascena Flower Oil is an essential oil made from the Damask Rose. It is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics.
Rose Oil has antibacterial and antioxidant properties due to its terpene, glycoside, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and Vitamin C content.
Other major parts of Rose Oil include citronellol and geraniol. Both of these are known EU allergens and cause contact-allergies.
The downsides of this ingredient outweight the positives.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower OilTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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!
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