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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Unshiu Peel Extract
MaskingGlucosyl Hesperidin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantFructose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantSodium Phytate
Tocopherol
AntioxidantOctanediol
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Glucosyl Hesperidin, Squalane, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Tromethamine, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Phytate, Tocopherol, Octanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate Starch, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract 57%
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMethylpropanediol
SolventHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingAzadirachta Indica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAdenosine
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTromethamine
BufferingAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingArginine
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantMyristic Acid
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Rosea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract 57%, Water, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Methyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Trehalose, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Azadirachta Indica Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Malt Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cholesterol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Palmitic Acid, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Stearic Acid, Arginine, Tocopherol, Myristic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract
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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 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.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jÃcama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.
The texture of Hydrogenated Polydecene ranges from light and silky to rich.
Hydrogenated Polydecene is the end compound of controlled hydrogenation of Polydecene.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydecenePolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate is created from the diester of stearic acid and the condensation product of methylglucose and Polyglycerin-3.
As an emulsifier, it is used to bind ingredients together. Many ingredients, such as oils and water, separate naturally. Emulsifiers prevent them from separating to ensure even consistency in texture.
One of the manufacturer for this ingredient states it is vegetable-based. It is also claimed to be stable at both high and low temperatures.
This ingredient may not be safe for fungal acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearatePropanediol 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 PropanediolTocopherol (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 TocopherolTromethamine 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