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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Mannitol
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCaprylhydroxamic Acid
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methylparaben, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arginine, Honey Extract, Mannitol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cyclodextrin, Yeast Extract, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, CI 14700
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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 GlycolMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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!
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