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Portulaca Pilosa Extract
Skin ConditioningElastin
Skin ConditioningNatto Gum
Lecithin
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientSorbitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
PEG-4 Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Tromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Portulaca Pilosa Extract, Elastin, Natto Gum, Lecithin, Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sorbitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Sorbitan Stearate, Sucrose Cocoate, Stearic Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, PEG-4 Olivate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Polysorbate 60, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Hyaluronic Acid, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningVinyldimethicone
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPolymethylsilsesquioxane
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chitosan
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingTromethamine
BufferingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Phytate
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholeth-24
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Caprylyl Methicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Dicaprylyl Ether, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentylene Glycol, Vinyldimethicone, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Chitosan, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactobionic Acid, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Phytate, Anhydroxylitol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Choleth-24, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH and improve the texture of a product. It is synthetically created.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. 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.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineWater. 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
