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Glycerin
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningCoconut Acid
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCoco-Betaine
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingArtemisia Caruifolia Powder
AbrasiveCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentPropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantPalmitic Acid
EmollientPolyquaternium-67
Sodium Acetate
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGlycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Water, Coconut Acid, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Betaine, Myristic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Stearic Acid, Artemisia Caruifolia Powder, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Sodium Chloride, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Dextrin, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Polyquaternium-67, Sodium Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Limonene, Citral, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol
Artemisia Princeps Extract
Skin ConditioningKaolin
AbrasiveDipropylene Glycol
HumectantBentonite
AbsorbentBetaine
HumectantPhaseolus Angularis Seed Powder
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasivePteris Multifida Extract
AntioxidantCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin ConditioningCryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantChromium Oxide Greens
Charcoal Powder
AbrasiveWater
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
ExfoliatingSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingArtemisia Princeps Extract, Kaolin, Dipropylene Glycol, Bentonite, Betaine, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Powder, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pteris Multifida Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Chromium Oxide Greens, Charcoal Powder, Water, Beta-Glucan, Polyquaternium-51, Fructooligosaccharides, Allantoin, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
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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.Ā
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 preservativesĀ
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 GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSodium 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