What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Arnica Montana Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Punica Granatum Seed Oil
Emollient
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
AstringentAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diglucosyl Gallic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Erythritol
Humectant
Polylysine
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Isopentyldiol, Butylene Glycol, Arnica Montana Extract, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Argania Spinosa Sprout Cell Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Jojoba Esters, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Thioctic Acid, Erythritol, Polylysine, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Mentha Piperita Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 GlycolSqualane is the hydrogenated and shelf-stable form of squalene (a lipid that naturally occurs in human sebum).
It is an emollient and skin conditioning agent that is able to integrate seamlessly into the skin's lipid barrier without clogging pores.
This is due to how structurally similar it is to what your skin already produces.
Though it is mostly an emollient that helps soften and hydrate skin, it also has some humectant and occlusive action. Humectants help the skin retain moisture while occlusives seal it in, making squalane a triple-threat moisturizer.
Research shows it has antioxidant capabilities that help protect against stressors like UV exposure, specifically UVA induced oxidative stress. This study also found that it supports collagen biosynthesis in human dermal fibroblasts.
No clinical study has reported significant adverse effects and irritation reactions are very rare from this ingredient (even at 100% concentration).
Overall, it's a fantastic ingredient for hydration and is suitable for all skin types.
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Though squalane is often called an oil, itâs technically not one. It is a hydrocarbon, meaning it is only made of carbon and hydrogen. True oils are triglycerides and made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term âoil-freeâ isnât regulated so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
Squalane has a comedogenic rating of 1 from the original 1972 study that tested raw ingredients under occlusion on rabbit ears. This system is not standardized or peer-reviewed, and using the raw ingredients is very different from how diluted cosmetic formulations are used on human skin.
A comedogenic rating of 1 means it is "unlikely to clog pores" according to the original rating system.
The overall formula of a product matters more than the individual ingredients on whether or not it will cause clogged pores.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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