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What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGelatin
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantCetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
HumectantVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
MaskingCitrus Paradisi Peel Oil
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Gelatin, C12-14 Pareth-12, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMethylpropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
EmollientCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingCamphor
MaskingAzadirachta Indica Leaf Oil
MaskingJuniperus Mexicana Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
MaskingThymus Vulgaris Oil
MaskingMyristica Fragrans Kernel Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEctoin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
MaskingMadecassoside
AntioxidantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSqualane
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglutamic Acid
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Undecylenate
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPhenethyl Acetate
MaskingMethylbenzyl Acetate
MaskingIonone
AstringentGamma-Undecalactone
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingLinalyl Acetate
MaskingWater, Propanediol, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Camphor, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Oil, Myristica Fragrans Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ectoin, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Madecassoside, Phospholipids, Glycolipids, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Squalane, Behenyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Cellulose Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Phenethyl Acetate, Methylbenzyl Acetate, Ionone, Gamma-Undecalactone, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate
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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 GlycolThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateJuniperus Mexicana Oil is an oil.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilPropanediol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum