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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-32
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
PEG-150 Distearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlycol Stearate
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycol Distearate
EmollientSodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-7
Coconut Acid
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-32, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-150 Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Methyltaurate, Allantoin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyquaternium-7, Coconut Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate
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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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinMadecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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