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Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Isoamyl Laurate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Heptyl Undecylenate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
Emollient
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Astringent
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide
Antioxidant
Proline
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycine
Buffering
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sparassis Crispa Extract
Emulsion StabilisingOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingBorago Officinalis Extract
Emollient
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningIlex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Alanine
Masking
Asparagine
MaskingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAtelocollagen
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-3 Amide
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Phenyl Trimethicone, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Isoamyl Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Carbomer, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Palmitic Acid, Ceramide NP, Stearic Acid, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Coptis Chinensis Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Adenosine, Phytosterols, Oleic Acid, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Octyldodecanol, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Carnosine, Mannitol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Myristic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Nicotinamide Mononucleotide, Proline, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycine, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Sparassis Crispa Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ergothioneine, Alanine, Asparagine, Soluble Collagen, Lysine, Atelocollagen, Madecassoside, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Sh-Tripeptide-3 Amide, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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
Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. This just means our bodies can product a bit on its own, but sometimes needs a little boost from food sources.
It is a part of your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or the water-loving molecules in your outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) that keeps everything hydrated and happy.
Here's an interesting thing about Arginine: your skin converts it into urea through the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. Urea is one of the most effective humectants your skin naturally produces.
A clinical study showed applying 2.5% arginine hydrochloride to atopic dermatitis skin showed significant urea levels in the stratum corneum and improved moisture in just four weeks.
Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide; nitric oxide improves microcirculation and supports wound healing and collagen synthesis.
One study found that an amino acid complex containing Arginine reduced skin irritation, improved hydration, and accelerated skin repair in clinical / in-vivo studies.
Arginine itself is an amino acid and not a fatty acid, oil, or ester. On its own, it's not a direct food source for Malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene 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 CarbomerSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
