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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantStaphylococcus Epidermidis Ferment Filtrate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingMadecassoside
AntioxidantAsiaticoside
AntioxidantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEpigallocatechin Gallate
AntioxidantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCrithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingNiacinamide
SmoothingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningTetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningLupinus Albus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningDiamond Powder
AbrasiveBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicGlycine
BufferingProline
Skin ConditioningSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantCysteine
AntioxidantMethionine
Skin ConditioningSodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingTriethyl Citrate
MaskingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Magnesium Chloride
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Staphylococcus Epidermidis Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Niacinamide, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Beta-Glucan, Adenosine, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Diamond Powder, Biotin, Glycine, Proline, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Triethyl Citrate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Magnesium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningEctoin
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ceramide NP, Ectoin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glycolipids, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol
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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
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene 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 GlycolCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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