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Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingWater
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Octanediol
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Octanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Vinyldimethicone
Panthenol 2.99%
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Olivate
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Chlorella Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Trideceth-10
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Methyl Gluceth-20, Vinyldimethicone, Panthenol 2.99%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Chlorella Ferment, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Tromethamine, Glycerin, 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.
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
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
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 GlycolCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
