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Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCholesteryl Isostearate
EmollientHydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea
Skin ConditioningCopper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77400
Cosmetic ColorantXylitol
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientXylitylglucoside
HumectantSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAnhydroxylitol
HumectantBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientLecithin
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantParaffin
PerfumingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCeteareth-20
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantOctanediol
Tropolone
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea, Copper Chlorophyll, CI 77400, Xylitol, Isohexadecane, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate, Anhydroxylitol, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Triethanolamine, Butylene Glycol, Paraffin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ceteareth-20, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propylene Glycol, Octanediol, Tropolone, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglycerin-3
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolymethylsilsesquioxane
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
AntioxidantGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
CleansingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-51, Tromethamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Resveratrol, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ceramide NP
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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