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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 ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientMethyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
PPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Albiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Polyacrylate-13
Polyisobutene
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
PEG-8
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Silica, Panthenol, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Methyl Gluceth-20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Corallina Officinalis Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Maltodextrin, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1-Methylhydantoin-2-Imide, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Laureth-7, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8, Caprylyl Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
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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
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer is a synthetically created polymer. It's used as a film-forming agent and used to thicken the consistency of products.
Think of it as a supportive ingredient that helps your gel-creams feel silky, "cloud cream-like", and spread evenly without being greasy.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel evaluated it (along with 22 other acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers) and concluded it's:
Due to its large molecular size, it sits on the surface of skin rather than penetrating it.
Learn more about Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp CopolymerButylene 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 high-molecular weight polymer of acrylic acid. It is used to form gels and thicken formulas.
Due to its large molecular size, carbomer has minimal skin penetration and is considered an inert ingredient.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Learn more about CarbomerHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
Though naturally occuring in Norwegian spruce needles, this ingredient is usually synthetically created.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing. Recent research also suggests it may have skin-brightening effects through tyrosinase inhibition.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenonePanthenol 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
