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Pyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCollagen
Moisturising
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Argan Oil PEG-8 Esters
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Glycosaminoglycans
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingPhyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Saccharomyces Polypeptides
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Glycogen
HumectantGlycine Soja Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantSucrose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glucose
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Collagen, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Argan Oil PEG-8 Esters, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glycosaminoglycans, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Stearic Acid, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Saccharomyces Polypeptides, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycogen, Glycine Soja Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lactose, Sucrose, Xanthan Gum, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glucose, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Citric Acid, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
