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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Betaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMethyl Gluceth-10
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Glycol
SolventCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Coco-Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Gluceth-10, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Benzyl Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Sodium Polyacrylate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Fruit Extract
AntioxidantVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Caprylyl Glycol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Morus Alba Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus 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.
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
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 GlycolCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder is an exfoliant.