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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantGlyceryl Distearate
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPersea Gratissima Oil
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXylitylglucoside
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprae Lac
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingTocopherol
AntioxidantMel Extract
MoisturisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
HumectantParfum
MaskingStearic Acid
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Betaine, Glyceryl Distearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprae Lac, Lactose, Milk Protein, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Mel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCucumis Sativus Seed Oil
EmollientEctoin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyectoin
BufferingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin ConditioningTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantCholesterol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAspergillus/Molasses Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Dextran
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Silica
AbrasiveSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Ectoin, Hydroxyectoin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Aspergillus/Molasses Ferment Filtrate, Phytosphingosine, Adenosine, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycine Soja Extract, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Dextran, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium EDTA, Silica, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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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
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.
Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.
Learn more about Caprylhydroxamic AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum