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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventMicrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Tromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingAgar
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Juice
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Methylpropanediol, Micrococcus Lysate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Tocopherol, Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Sodium Phytate, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Agar, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Juice, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Xanthan Gum, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingErgothioneine
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningSantalum Album Extract
CleansingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningArabidopsis Thaliana Extract
Antioxidant
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBHT
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Ergothioneine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Santalum Album Extract, Plankton Extract, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract, Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Micrococcus Lysate, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, BHT, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Micrococcus Lysate yet.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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!
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