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Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Lecithin
Emollient
Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Arginine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Adenosine, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Lecithin, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract
Coptis Japonica Extract
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArginine
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
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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 an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to 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 polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
