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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Sodium Carbomer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Beta-Glucan, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Fruit Extract
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Prunus Persica Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol
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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
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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
