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Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningBetula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
SmoothingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Water
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningGynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract
AntioxidantStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantBetaine
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTromethamine
BufferingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantButyl Avocadate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningSilica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSarcosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingPropyl Gallate
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePhytosterols
Skin ConditioningWater, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Water, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Xylitol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Adenosine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tromethamine, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butyl Avocadate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Hexylene Glycol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Ceramide NP, Sarcosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Propyl Gallate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Phytosterols
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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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolThis extract comes from Purslane, a succulent. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hydrating properties.
Purslane is very nutritious. It contains omega-3 fatty acids, NMFs, many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The vitamins found in purslane include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
Fun fact: Purslane is a succulent with an extensive habitat. It is used in traditional Korean medicine to treat irritated skin.
Nowadays, purslane is becoming a superfood due to its highly nutritious content.
Learn more about Portulaca Oleracea ExtractSodium 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 HyaluronateWater. 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