What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic ColorantArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Hydrogen Dimethicone
Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTin Oxide
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Isomalt
HumectantEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Squalane, Dimethicone, Sodium Citrate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Sclerotium Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Mica, Arachidyl Glucoside, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Butylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Parfum, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Actinidia Polygama Fruit Extract, Tin Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isomalt, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Trideceth-9, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Callicarpa Japonica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Polysorbate 20, CI 17200
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSodium 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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