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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCalcium Chloride
AstringentCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Powder
AbrasiveAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
AbrasiveCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingLinum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
PerfumingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientPrunella Vulgaris Extract
AntioxidantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantParfum
MaskingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantGold
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Calcium Chloride, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Allantoin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, CI 77891, CI 77491, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malt Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Parfum, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Gold
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantChondrus Crispus Powder
AbrasiveCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingHyaluronic Acid
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
AntioxidantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHizikia Fusiforme Extract
Skin ConditioningAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingSalicornia Herbacea Extract
Skin ConditioningMica
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentPotassium Chloride
Butylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSucrose
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Betaine, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Cellulose Gum, Hyaluronic Acid, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Salicornia Herbacea Extract, Mica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Potassium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sucrose, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77891, Trideceth-6, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77491
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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 GlycolCeratonia Siliqua Gum is extracted from the seeds of the carob tree. You might know this ingredient as Carob Gum or Locust Bean Gum. It is used to stabilize other ingredients and improve the texture of products.
Carob gum is made up of long-chain polysaccharides. This makes it a natural thickener.
Yes! This ingredient comes from the seeds of a tree. The name 'Locust Bean Gum' can be misleading.
Learn more about Ceratonia Siliqua GumChondrus Crispus Powder is an exfoliant.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Disodium 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 GlycerinSynthetic Fluorphlogopite is the synthethic version of mica. It consists of fluorine, aluminum and silicate.
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is used to add volume to products.
It is considered non-irritating on the skin.
Learn more about Synthetic FluorphlogopiteWater. 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