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Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCanarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles
MaskingCupressus Sempervirens Oil
MaskingWater, 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 ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantMel
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride
EmollientMaltitol
HumectantPEG-8
HumectantRoyal Jelly
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
Parfum
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Flour
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingMalva Sylvestris Extract
AstringentLimonene
PerfumingSilica
AbrasiveBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGeraniol
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingBHT
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Mel, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride, Maltitol, PEG-8, Royal Jelly, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Parfum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Flour, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Citric Acid, Malva Sylvestris Extract, Limonene, Silica, Benzyl Salicylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citronellol, Linalool, Citral, BHT, Tocopherol
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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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium 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