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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningDiglycerin
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMadecassoside
AntioxidantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana Oil
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingGlucose
HumectantIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCyperus Rotundus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
PerfumingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingWater, Propanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Diglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Madecassoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glucose, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Cyperus Rotundus Root Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ceramide NP, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Citric Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Gluconolactone
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantParfum
MaskingWater, Methylpropanediol, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Betaine, Trehalose, Glycereth-26, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Gluconolactone, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Parfum
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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
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (let's call it AAVC for short) is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
AAVC is able to increase the consistency and viscosity of products due to its large molecule size. It also prevents ingredients from separating.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolPanthenol 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 PanthenolPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateWater. 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