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Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Arginine, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Glycerin, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether
EmulsifyingOleic Acid
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleyl Ether, Oleic Acid, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium 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 Hyaluronate
