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Key Ingredients
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Isohexadecane
EmollientCetyl Palmitate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Palmitate
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ascorbic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Oleate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingDimethicone
EmollientPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Polyacrylate-13
Arginine
MaskingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantWater, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Arginine, Carbomer, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside
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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.
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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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 WaterXanthan 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