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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Polyacrylate
Dimethicone
EmollientCyclomethicone
EmollientPEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
EmollientMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTriethylhexanoin
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
HumectantBetaine
HumectantRaffinose
Skin ConditioningInositol
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHistidine
HumectantGlutamine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
MaskingCysteine
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientAlcohol
AntimicrobialAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingGrifola Frondosa Extract
Skin ConditioningPhellinus Linteus Extract
Skin ConditioningFomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingSarcodon Aspratus Extract
AntioxidantTrametes Versicolor Extract
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningAgaricus Blazei Extract
Skin ConditioningTricholoma Matsutake Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Adenosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCitral
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingHexyl Cinnamal
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, PEG/PPG-18/4 Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, C14-22 Alcohols, Squalane, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Triethylhexanoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, PEG-100 Stearate, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Raffinose, Inositol, Hyaluronic Acid, Histidine, Glutamine, Lysine, Arginine, Cysteine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Alcohol, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Grifola Frondosa Extract, Phellinus Linteus Extract, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Agaricus Blazei Extract, Tricholoma Matsutake Extract, Propolis Extract, Disodium EDTA, Adenosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool
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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
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineButylene 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 GlycolCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Sodium 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