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What's inside
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Allantoin 0.5%
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone 2%
Emollient
Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Boswellia Serrata Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingHoney Extract
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientIsododecane
EmollientLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Oligopeptide-10
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenylpropanol
Masking
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tetrapeptide-16
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin 0.5%, Dimethicone 2%, Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract, Water, Ascorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Decyl Glucoside, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Glycerin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hexylene Glycol, Honey Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isododecane, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Oleic Acid, Oligopeptide-10, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, PEG-40 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Phenylpropanol, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Stearic Acid, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tetrapeptide-16, Tin Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract
HumectantAlpinia Zerumbet Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,5-Pentanediol
SolventIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Glyceryl Heptanoate
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingAcrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEDTA
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ascorbyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract, Alpinia Zerumbet Seed Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,5-Pentanediol, Isopentyldiol, Glyceryl Heptanoate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyethylene, Paraffinum Liquidum, Dimethicone, Potassium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Acrylates/C12-22 Alkyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Water, Parfum
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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.
Ascorbic Acid is is pure Vitamin C. This form makes up the largest amount of vitamin C found naturally in our skin.
Not only is vitamin C great for your overall health and immune system, it also has plenty of benefits on your skin.
Vitamin C is best used for brightening skin. It improves dark spots, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. This is because it blocks the process of skin darkening when exposed to UV.
Remember: Vitamin C should not replace sunscreen!
Your skin uses vitamin C to build collagen. Collagen is one key component in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. Vitamin C also plays a role in regulating collagen, thus making it effective in improving wrinkles and fine lines.
Ascorbic acid shows potent antioxidant activity. As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. These antioxidants also protect skin against UV damage.
The best formulations include Vitamin E and/or ferulic acid. These two ingredients help stabilize and provide a boost in the benefits of ascorbic acid. This is because ascorbic acid becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air. In fact, you can tell your ascorbic acid has oxidized when it turns an orange-yellow color.
Ascorbic acid is generally compatible with other ingredients. However, using ascorbic acid with other active ingredients might cause irritation. Two ingredients: copper ions and benzoyl peroxide, will inactivate ascorbic acid completely.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Foods rich with vitamin C include oranges, strawberries, broccoli, bell peppers, and more. When consuming Vitamin C, your skin receives a portion of the nutrients.
Learn more about Ascorbic AcidButylene 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 GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
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.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
