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Water
Skin ConditioningSnail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Tromethamine
BufferingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coco-Glucoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Potassium Benzoate, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningArctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Viscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialSaponaria Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Viscum Album Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
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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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThis ingredient is a preservative and inhibits the growth of fungi, certain bacteria, yeast, and mold.
It is the potassium salt of benzoic acid.
Potassium benzoate works best in products with a low pH level (below 4.5).
Learn more about Potassium BenzoateWater. 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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