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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingEthoxydiglycol
HumectantC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C12-13 Alketh-9
EmulsifyingFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Vinyldimethicone, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Methyl Trimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethoxydiglycol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Stearates, Jojoba Esters, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Octyldodecanol, Adenosine, Asiaticoside, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycolipids, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Butylene Glycol, C12-13 Alketh-9, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Polyglycerin-3, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ceramide NP, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Arginine, Carbomer, Phytosphingosine, Guaiazulene, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Folic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientIsododecane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolydecene
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingHydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAgar
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isododecane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polydecene, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Jojoba Esters, Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Acacia Senegal Gum, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Agar, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersPanthenol 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 PanthenolPentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient that helps make your skin smooth and hydrated. It specializes in creating a non-oily and "wet" feeling on skin.
This ingredient comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
Water. 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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