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Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientSqualane
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingPolyisobutene
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
EmollientMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
AntioxidantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSucrose Cocoate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Squalane, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Palmitic Acid, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Disodium EDTA, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Oleate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide EOP
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Malachite Extract
AntioxidantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Malachite Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, 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.
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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Glucoside is made from glycerol and glucose.
It is a humectant. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture to it from the air.
Some foods that contain glyceryl glucoside include sake, miso, and wines.
Learn more about Glyceryl GlucosideSodium 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