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Water
Skin ConditioningMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialButylene Glycol
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone
Niacinamide
SmoothingSodium Chloride
MaskingCetyl Dimethicone
EmollientPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
StabilisingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPropanediol
SolventPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientSorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingTrimethylsiloxysilicate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantStearic Acid
CleansingSodium Benzoate
MaskingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientParfum
MaskingAcrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
MaskingPolysilicone-11
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientIsostearic Acid
CleansingLecithin
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
EmulsifyingKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientHibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Persica Flower Extract
MoisturisingWater, Methyl Trimethicone, CI 77891, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Dimethicone, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propanediol, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aluminum Hydroxide, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, CI 77492, Stearic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Parfum, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Polysilicone-11, Potassium Sorbate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, CI 77491, Disodium EDTA, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, CI 77499, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Prunus Persica Flower Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV AbsorberHomosalate 10%
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV AbsorberOctocrylene 6%
UV AbsorberAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientAnthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract
RefreshingCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingJasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract
MaskingNylon-12
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPlankton Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventSchinus Molle Extract
Skin ProtectingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHyaluronic Acid, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 6%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Extract, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Jasminum Sambac Leaf Cell Extract, Nylon-12, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Plankton Extract, Propanediol, Schinus Molle Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Xanthan Gum
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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 GlycolButyloctyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter structurally similar to octisalate. It is a photostabilizer, SPF booster, emollient and solvent. This ingredient helps evenly spread out ingredients.
According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for pairing with micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateHyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
What makes hyaluronic acid so hydrating? It has the capacity to bind or hold large amounts of water.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing.
Hyaluronic acid can be irritating if the molecule has a low-molecular weight, or if the molecules are small.
One study found low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be pro-inflammatory, meaning some people may experience irritation. This is because our bodies use hyaluronic acid in the wound-healing process to signal to our bodies, via irritation, that something needs healing.
The same study found high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid to be anti-inflammatory.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium 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