This calming moisturizer is formulated around Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Niacinamide to calm redness and clear breakouts.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Panthenol and Bifida Ferment Lysate to calm redness and hydrate skin.
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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Annua Extract
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingTetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Panthenol, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Artemisia Annua Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Vesicles, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer 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 CarbomerPanthenol 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.
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