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Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isononyl Isononanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Trehalose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningVitex Agnus-Castus Extract
AstringentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAgastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPassiflora Incarnata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Retinal, Tromethamine, Betaine, Adenosine, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Agastache Mexicana Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Poria Cocos Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium 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 Hyaluronate
