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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Surfactin
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Squalane, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Sodium Surfactin, Beta-Glucan
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Vinyldimethicone
Polyacrylate-13
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Canola Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Amodimethicone
CI 75130
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glutathione
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Tuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Menadione
MaskingParfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Phenylpropyldimethylsiloxysilicate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Vinyldimethicone, Polyacrylate-13, Sodium Polyacrylate, Synthetic Beeswax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Canola Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Panthenol, Arginine, Carbomer, Helianthus Annuus Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Amodimethicone, CI 75130, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Ceramide NP, Menadione, Parfum, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol
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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
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 GlycolCarbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture.
Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%.
It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier.
Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%.
A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions.
Learn more about CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol 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 PanthenolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
