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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin Conditioning
Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Zinc Glycinate
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPullulan
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Acetyl Glucosamine, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Zinc PCA, Zinc Glycinate, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Panax Ginseng Extract
Antioxidant
Equisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentCaviar Extract
Skin ConditioningBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Chitosan
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Lidocaine Hcl
Threonine
Histidine
Humectant
Serine
Masking
Calcium Chloride
AstringentMagnesium Sulfate
Tryptophan
MaskingFolic Acid
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Pullulan
Polymethyl Methacrylate
Glucose
Humectant
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rna
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Phosphate
BufferingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Triethanolamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSodium Oleate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Chloride
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbic Acid
Preservative
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract
Antioxidant
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Squalane, Sorbitan Stearate, Propanediol, Jojoba Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cera Alba, Glycoproteins, Panax Ginseng Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Caviar Extract, BHT, Tocopherol, Glycine, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Chitosan, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Lidocaine Hcl, Threonine, Histidine, Serine, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Tryptophan, Folic Acid, Calcium Pantothenate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chondrus Crispus, Pullulan, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Glucose, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Dna, Ceramide NP, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rna, Arginine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phosphate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sucrose Stearate, Sodium Oleate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Eugenol, Benzyl Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbic Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Leontopodium Alpinum Callus Culture Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Tetrapeptide-3
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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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Β
Itβs 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 PropanediolPullulan is a low viscosity polysaccharide (a long chain carbohydrate) with binding and film forming properties when dissolved in water. It is used to create a "silicone-like" or silky feel in cosmetics without adding viscosity.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient's ability to easily dissolves makes it a great carrier for active ingredients.
Due to it being edible and tasteless, you'll likely find this ingredient in breath freshener strips. This ingredient is produced from the starch of the fungus, Aureobasidium pullulans.
Pullulan is stable over a broad-range of pH.
Learn more about PullulanSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to 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
