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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Synthetic Candelilla Wax
EmollientSynthetic Wax
Abrasive1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTribehenin
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingButylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAroma
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBHT
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMorus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingCI 15850
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Synthetic Candelilla Wax, Synthetic Wax, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tribehenin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Menthoxypropanediol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Aroma, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, BHT, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 15850, CI 15985
Triisostearin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDiethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingSqualane
EmollientParfum
MaskingSimethicone
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSoluble Collagen
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialLimonene
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantTriisostearin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentaisostearate, Dextrin Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Squalane, Parfum, Simethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Water, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Soluble Collagen, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 45410
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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
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideHydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.
In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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