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Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantNelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAmaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDiphenyl Dimethicone
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Oryza Sativa Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Glycerin, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientCeteareth-20
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCeteth-20
CleansingArginine
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialPolyglycerin-3
HumectantBenzoic Acid
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Oats
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingLecithin
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
HumectantSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
MoisturisingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientPerilla Ocymoides Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningCarrageenan
Glucose
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantWater, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteth-20, Arginine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Polyglycerin-3, Benzoic Acid, Cetyl Palmitate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Oats, Ceteareth-12, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Panthenol, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Parfum, Lecithin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Benzoate, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Beta-Sitosterol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Carrageenan, Glucose, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, BHT
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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.
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 GlycolCeramide NP is a type of ceramide and formally known as ceramide 3.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here:
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Disodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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