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Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantIsopentyldiol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBakuchiol
AntimicrobialAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantPotassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract
AntioxidantLactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGalactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bakuchiol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Adenosine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Acerola Cherry Ferment, Lactobacillus/Wasabia Japonica Root Ferment Extract, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Pvm/Ma Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningIsohexadecane
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventErythritol
HumectantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingRosa Rugosa Flower Water
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingVp/Va Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCyclodextrin
AbsorbentBisabolol
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLotus Corniculatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantAlumina
AbrasiveTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Glycerin
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying1,5-Pentanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ng
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningWater, Isohexadecane, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Erythritol, CI 77891, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Rosa Rugosa Flower Water, Dimethicone, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Vp/Va Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77492, Tocopheryl Acetate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Caffeine, Cyclodextrin, Bisabolol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Mica, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Lotus Corniculatus Seed Extract, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, CI 77491, Alumina, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Parfum, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,5-Pentanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phospholipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide EOP
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here:
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerWater. 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