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What's inside
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Phormium Tenax Extract
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningDimethiconol
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Honey
HumectantCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingPropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientTriticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Extract
AntioxidantPolygonum Odoratum Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGastrodia Elata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEchinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPhormium Tenax Extract, Cyclopentasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dimethiconol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Water, Disodium EDTA, Honey, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Extract, Polygonum Odoratum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Gastrodia Elata Root Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Echinacea Angustifolia Root Cell Culture Extract, Parfum
Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Caprate
EmollientAstragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polysorbate 60, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beeswax, Glyceryl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Caprate
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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.
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 preservatives
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 GlycolWe don't have a description for Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate yet.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.
Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.
As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.
Learn more about CyclohexasiloxaneCyclopentasiloxane, or D5, is a silicone used to improve texture of products and trap moisture.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
It is also an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePeg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. On the other hand, emulsifiers help prevent oil and water from separating in a product.
PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Sodium 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 Hyaluronate