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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Sodium Dna
Skin Conditioning
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea
Skin ConditioningLaureth-7
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyacrylamide, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Kojic Acid, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Alpha-Arbutin, Sodium Dna, Bakuchiol, Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide Mea, Laureth-7, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sea Water
HumectantErythritol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Methylpropanediol
SolventBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Phormidium Persicinum Extract
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Crocus Sativus Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingFructose
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingWater, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Sea Water, Erythritol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-PEG-15 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Squalane, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tranexamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arbutin, Ectoin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Lecithin, Propanediol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Methylpropanediol, Beta-Glucan, Phormidium Persicinum Extract, Tocopherol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Crocus Sativus Callus Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Fructose, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phytosterols, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanButylene 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 an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCentella 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 ExtractCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
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 GlycerinWater. 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
