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Key Ingredients
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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
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunella Vulgaris Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningMenadione
MaskingPantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningThiamine Hcl
MaskingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantCalcium Phosphate
Abrasive
Magnesium Sulfate
Glycine
Buffering
Histidine
Humectant
Phenylalanine
Masking
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Glucose
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate-13
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocotrienols, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Cyanocobalamin, Riboflavin, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Menadione, Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine Hcl, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phosphate, Zinc Oxide, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Cholesterol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Water, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glucose, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Palmitic Acid, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan?
This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Is squalane an oil?
Squalane is often called an oil, but itās technically not; itās a hydrocarbon, meaning itās only made of carbon and hydrogen, unlike true oils which are triglycerides made of fatty acids and glycerol.
The term āoil-freeā isnāt regulated, so companies can define it however they want. Some exclude all oils, while others just avoid mineral oil or comedogenic oils.
While some people avoid oils thinking they cause breakouts, the right kind of oil (or oil-like ingredient like squalane) can actually help balance and hydrate your skin. Itās worth testing out simple oils or squalane to see what works best for your skin.
Learn more about SqualaneWater. 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
