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Avena Sativa Seed Water 77%
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant2,3-Butanediol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Squalane
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Surfactin
CleansingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAvena 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 ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientVinyldimethicone
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyacrylate-13
Palmitic Acid
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
CleansingPolyisobutene
Biosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantParfum
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
AntioxidantSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientMyristic Acid
CleansingFragaria Vesca Leaf Extract
AstringentMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantThymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Majorana Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentWater, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Panthenol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Vinyldimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyacrylate-13, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Beeswax, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Polyisobutene, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ceramide NP, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Madecassoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Myristic Acid, Fragaria Vesca Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Dextrin
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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 polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 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 PanthenolTromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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