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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientGlycereth-26
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
AbrasiveHydrolyzed Sponge
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Hydrolyzed Sponge, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Carbomer, Sodium Lactate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Asiaticoside, Polysorbate 20, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Centella Asiatica Leaf, Ceramide NP, Beta-Glucan, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Water
Skin ConditioningAcetamidoethoxyethanol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventBetaine
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhloretin
AntioxidantSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantAcetyl Heptapeptide-4
HumectantLactic Acid
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
AntioxidantWater, Acetamidoethoxyethanol, Propanediol, Betaine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Phloretin, Silybum Marianum Extract, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Panthenol, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Acetyl Heptapeptide-4, Lactic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
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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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 PanthenolWater. 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