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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
Solvent
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate
AbsorbentCalcium Chloride
AstringentSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate, Calcium Chloride, Silica, Sodium Citrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hexyl Cinnamal
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Piper Methysticum Root
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCnidium Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Soluble Collagen
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Pentylene Glycol, Piper Methysticum Root, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Acacia Senegal Flower/Stem Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cnidium Officinale Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Soluble Collagen, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum
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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 EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. 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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