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Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Phytate
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin ConditioningSchisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentSalicylic Acid
MaskingWater, Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C13-15 Alkane, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Carbomer, 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
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantSteareth-21
CleansingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningGuaiazulene
AntimicrobialSteareth-2
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingPolyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Disodium EDTA
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingVetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
MaskingWater, 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dipropylene 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 an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water