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Key Ingredients
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Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningIpomoea Purpurea Extract
Skin ConditioningCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Syringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientChrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethiconol, Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Ipomoea Purpurea Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Narcissus Pseudo-Narcissus Flower Extract, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Stearic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, BHT
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Trideceth-10
CleansingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Glycereth-26, Cetearyl Olivate, Carbomer, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Trideceth-10, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Dextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ascorbyl Glucoside
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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 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydeceneSodium 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
