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What's inside
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Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantMica
Cosmetic ColorantEscin
TonicTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningFaex Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetic Acid
BufferingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPolyacrylamide
Cellulose
AbsorbentSilica
AbrasivePolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSalicyloyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethiconol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientMannose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentLaureth-7
EmulsifyingC13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientWater, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Methyl Gluceth-20, CI 77891, T-Butyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Mica, Escin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus, Madecassoside, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Faex Extract, Acetic Acid, Caffeine, Arginine, Chlorphenesin, Polyacrylamide, Cellulose, Silica, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Salicyloyl Phytosphingosine, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Mannose, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Citric Acid, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Laureth-7, C13-14 Isoparaffin
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantBis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingIsopropyl Isostearate
EmollientPPG-15 Stearyl Ether
EmollientSucrose
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-32
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientSodium Rna
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Algin
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantBetula Alba Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentMorus Bombycis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPoria Cocos Sclerotium Extract
AstringentTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Polyaspartate
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysilicone-11
Isododecane
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyethylene
AbrasivePropylene Carbonate
SolventPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientGlucose
HumectantFructose
HumectantT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingDisodium EDTA
BHT
AntioxidantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isopropyl Isostearate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Sucrose, Trehalose, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Tripeptide-32, Yeast Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Algae Extract, Sodium Rna, Hydrolyzed Algin, Caffeine, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Silybum Marianum Extract, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Betula Alba Bud Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Morus Bombycis Root Extract, Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Polyaspartate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosphingosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysilicone-11, Isododecane, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Polyethylene, Propylene Carbonate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Lecithin, Glucose, Fructose, T-Butyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491
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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.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 HyaluronateT-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Some sources online claim T-Butyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. However, it is not considered one due to its chemical structure.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 Water