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Key Ingredients
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Kobus Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningC12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingNelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Allantoin, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Magnolia Kobus Bark Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Oil
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSoluble Collagen
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventSodium Laurate
CleansingCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
MaskingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Elastin
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycoproteins
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Antioxidant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Inulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingTetrahydropiperine
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Panthenol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Beeswax, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Asiatic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Oil, Xanthan Gum, Soluble Collagen, Adenosine, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Sodium Laurate, Carnosine, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Copaifera Officinalis Resin, Ceramide NP, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Phospholipids, Elastin, Lauric Acid, Glycoproteins, Centella Asiatica Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Isostearyl Isostearate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Cholesterol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Tromethamine, Tetrahydropiperine, Tocopherol
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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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidWater. 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
