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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Collagen Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract
Antioxidant
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialPolyacrylate-13
Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Polyisobutene
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Cyclohexasiloxane, Propanediol, Collagen Extract, Niacinamide, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Polyisobutene, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Bakuchiol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Ceramide NP, Silica, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate-13
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract
MaskingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract
Skin ConditioningDarutoside
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Bisabolol
Masking
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Dimethicone
Emollient
Laureth-23
CleansingLaureth-4
Emulsifying
Polyisobutene
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Serum Albumin
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Esters, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate-13, Alpha-Arbutin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide Ng, Sodium Hyaluronate, Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Darutoside, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Alanyl Glutamine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bisabolol, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Laureth-23, Laureth-4, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Lactic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Behenyl Alcohol, Serum Albumin, Sodium Chloride
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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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 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 StearateLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePolyacrylate-13 is a type of acrylate polymer. Acrylate polymers are commonly used as adhesives in cosmetics.
Polyacrylate-13 creates a film to protect the skin. It is also used to thicken and stabilize a product. It works by making water a gel-like consistency. This gel consistency helps suspend particles.
Polyacrylate-13 is a copolymer of acrylic acid, acrylamide, sodium acrylate, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate monomers
Learn more about Polyacrylate-13Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer made from isobutene.
It is a film-forming agent and helps bind ingredients together.
Polyisobutene is not absorbed by the skin.
Learn more about PolyisobutenePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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