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Water
Skin ConditioningSolanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SmoothingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingMenthyl Lactate
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbityl Laurate
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPinus Koraiensis Seed Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Water
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Sorbitan Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Stearic Acid, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Menthyl Lactate, Niacinamide, Caffeine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbityl Laurate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Lauric Acid, Pinus Sylvestris Cone Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Pinus Koraiensis Seed Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Oleic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Avium Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentMagnesium Sulfate
Glycerin, Water, Triethylhexanoin, C14-22 Alcohols, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pentylene Glycol, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Prunus Avium Fruit Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Adenosine, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Dextrin, Magnesium Sulfate
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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
Arachidic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in peanut oil and cocoa butter. Like other fatty acids, arachidic acid moisturizes the skin.
Synthetically created arachidic acid comes from linoleic acid.
This ingredient may not be safe for Malassezia Folliculitis, or fungal acne.
Learn more about Arachidic AcidButylene 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 GlycolDextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseGlycerin 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 GlycerinMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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!
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