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Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Kernel Extract
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Malt Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCollagen
MoisturisingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantFructan
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientQuartz
AbrasiveHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingRetinol
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingChitosan
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingLinalool
PerfumingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Niacinamide, Water, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Carbomer, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Zea Mays Kernel Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Hydrolyzed Malt Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Viola Tricolor Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Betaine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, CI 77891, Fructan, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Glucose, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Quartz, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Retinol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosteryl/Behenyl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Chitosan, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPolypropylsilsesquioxane
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantDiglycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCollagen Extract
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingSoluble Collagen
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
EmollientCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingSodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen
Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
SolventIllicium Verum Fruit Extract
PerfumingMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBixa Orellana Seed Oil
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantAtelocollagen
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin ConditioningSalvia Sclarea Extract
AntiseborrhoeicHyacinthus Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialBorago Officinalis Extract
EmollientCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris Extract
Skin ConditioningRaphanus Sativus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBakuchiol
AntimicrobialAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Tetrapeptide-5
HumectantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningNonapeptide-1
Skin ConditioningDipeptide-2
Skin ConditioningTripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningHexapeptide-9
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
EmollientSalvia Officinalis Oil
MaskingRetinal
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantWater, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Diglycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Collagen Extract, Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids, Sodium Soy Hydrolyzed Collagen, Zinc Hydrolyzed Collagen, Microcrystalline Wax, Propanediol, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Bixa Orellana Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Tocopherol, Atelocollagen, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf Extract, Borago Officinalis Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Brassica Campestris Extract, Raphanus Sativus Seed Extract, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bakuchiol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Dipeptide-2, Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ceramide NP, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Retinal, Lecithin, Ascorbic Acid
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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
Adenosine is in every living organism. It is one of four components in nucleic acids that helps store our DNA.
Adenosine has many benefits when used. These benefits include hydrating the skin, smoothing skin, and reducing wrinkles. Once applied, adenosine increases collagen production. It also helps with improving firmness and tissue repair.
Studies have found adenosine may also help with wound healing.
In skincare products, Adenosine is usually derived from yeast.
Learn more about AdenosineButylene 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 TriglycerideCollagen is the most abundant type of structural protein found in your body. It is an effective skin moisturizer.
There is no conclusive proof that collagen is used by skin when applied topically. However, it is a great humectant that hydrates skin. Hydrated skin is associated with increased elasticity and a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles. It is also essential for maintaining a healthy skin barrier.
Biologically, collagen is responsible for keeping skin firm and youthful. Collagen is comprised mostly of glycine, proline, and hydroxypoline. These are amino acids.
Collagen will not increase sun sensitivity, but you should always wear sunscreen during the day.
Learn more about hydrolyzed collagen here.
Learn more about CollagenDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water is created by distilling parts of the lavender plant. Lavender flower water is a diluted version of lavender essential oil. It contains linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Macadamia seed oil is rich in fatty acids, including oleic acid (45-75%), palmitoleic acid (7-33%), and palmitic acid (6-12%). They also contain various B vitamins, iron, and magnesium.
Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin.
Macadamia seed oil may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Learn more about Macadamia Ternifolia Seed 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 Water