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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentUndecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Diglycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantMagnesium Sulfate
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Proline
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Glycine
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Acetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-11
Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate
Cellulose
AbsorbentRetinal
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Starch, Undecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Pentylene Glycol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Panthenol, Tridecane, Diglycerin, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Plankton Extract, Oleic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycerin, Arginine, Proline, Sorbitol, Glycine, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate, Lecithin, Acetyl Glutamine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-9, Sh-Polypeptide-11, Bacillus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, Propanediol, Retinol, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Retinoyl Hyaluronate, Cellulose, Retinal, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide
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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 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 PanthenolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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