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Water
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol Distearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propylene Glycol Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Potassium Cocoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Palm Acid 25%
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Cocoate 2.9%
Emulsifying
Calamine
AbsorbentGrass-Hay Herb Extract
Perfuming
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-7
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 14700
Cosmetic Colorant
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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.
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThis ingredient is the potassium salt of coconut acid. Coconut acid is created by mixing fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is an emulsifier, surfactant, and cleanser. According to a manufacturer, it contains glycerin.
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. Stay hydrated!
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