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Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDioscorea Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylpropanediol
SolventDimethiconol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrolyzed Ginseng Root
Skin ConditioningGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sucrose
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningFolic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Betaine, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyglycerin-3, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Beta-Glucan, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyquaternium-51, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Ginseng Root, Glycosyl Trehalose, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Adenosine, Raffinose, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Sucrose, Ceramide NP, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Retinol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
C9-12 Alkane
SolventDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Tripeptide-32
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polyglutamate
HumectantSuccinic Acid
BufferingArtemia Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Algae Extract
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin Conditioning
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Steareth-21
CleansingDimethicone Crosspolymer-3
Skin Conditioning
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, C9-12 Alkane, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Tripeptide-32, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polyglutamate, Succinic Acid, Artemia Extract, Squalane, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Algae Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Yeast Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Sorbitol, Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Maltodextrin, Steareth-21, Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3, Steareth-2, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 19140, 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 GlycolThis ingredient is also known as shea butter. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 StearateSodium 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!
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