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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Polyacrylamide
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Deceth-7
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentRose Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cholesterol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Polyacrylamide, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Deceth-7, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Parfum, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Chlorphenesin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Laureth-7, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, CI 42090, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
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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 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 ExtractChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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!
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