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Avena Sativa Seed Water 30%
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Coco-Betaine
CleansingAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingGlucose
Humectant
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Seed Water 30%, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Coco-Betaine, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Arachidyl Glucoside, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Malt Extract, Glucose, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Citric Acid, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicRuscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
PEG-100 Stearate
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAcrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Triethanolamine
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Escin, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Triethanolamine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid
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 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 Water
