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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArginine
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Caprylyl Methicone, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract 20%
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantVincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialCucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingLaurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingC13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventHeptyl Undecylenate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlucose
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Houttuynia Cordata Extract 20%, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Behenyl Alcohol, Glucose, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Limonene
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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
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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 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