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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantAdenosine
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantCentella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentCandida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMyrica Cerifera Fruit Extract
HumectantCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
AntioxidantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Trehalose, Adenosine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Candida/Garcinia Cambogia Ferment, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventIsopentyldiol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantArginine
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSalicylic Acid
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Arginine, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Salicylic Acid, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Linalool
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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Disodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Pueraria Lobata Root Extract yet.
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!
Learn more about Water