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Water
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract
Skin Protecting
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate
EmollientArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Germ Protein
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Water
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningMorus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Chenopodium Quinoa Extract
Skin ConditioningPadina Pavonica Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol Dicaprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Water, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Squalane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-2, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Calendula Officinalis Flower Water, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Protein, Hippophae Rhamnoides Water, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Water, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Extract, Padina Pavonica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trehalose, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol Dicaprylate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Propanediol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Adenosine
Panax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningVelvet Extract
HumectantButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phellinus Baumii Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
CI 77480
Cosmetic ColorantPanax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Poria Cocos Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Honey Extract
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSh-Octapeptide-4
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientDextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyacrylate-13
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Polyisobutene
Arginine
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77489
Cosmetic ColorantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Water, Velvet Extract, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Olivate, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Panthenol, Phellinus Baumii Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate, Sorbitan Olivate, CI 77480, Panax Ginseng Cell Culture Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Poria Cocos Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Triticum Vulgare Flour Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Honey Extract, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sh-Octapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Beeswax, Polyacrylate-13, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyisobutene, Arginine, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 77489, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineBehenyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol (these are different from the drying, solvent alcohols).
Fatty Alcohols have hydrating properties and are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils; behenyl alcohol is derived from the fats of vegetable oils.
Emollients help keep your skin soft and hydrated by creating a film that traps moisture in.
In 2000, Behenyl Alcohol was approved by the US as medicine to reduce the duration of cold sores.
Learn more about Behenyl AlcoholCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateCetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
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.
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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSesame oil comes from sesame seeds. Sesame oil is rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E.
It has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phenolic compounds of this ingredient (including vitamin E) give it these properties.
Unrefined sesame oil has a comedogenic rating of 3, while refined sesame oil has a rating of 1. This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
The fatty acids in sesame oil include linoleic acid (41%), oleic acid (39%), palmitic acid (8%), stearic acid (5%), and some small traces of others.
Learn more about Sesamum Indicum Seed OilSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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!
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