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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Steartrimonium Methosulfate
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Limonene
Perfuming
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantBarm Extract
Skin ConditioningSeahorse Extract
Skin ConditioningFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Steartrimonium Methosulfate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Limonene, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Linalool, Sodium Chloride, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Barm Extract, Seahorse Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCellulose
AbsorbentAcrylates Copolymer
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Powder
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Polyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Glycine Max Oil
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Canola Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Cellulose, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Tromethamine, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Limonene, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Geraniol, Hyaluronic Acid, Madecassoside, Gluconolactone, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glycine Max Oil, Propanediol, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Canola Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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!
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