This hydrating essence is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier.

This hydrating essence is formulated around Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness.

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:

The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.

Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.

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