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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
MaskingLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-29
AntioxidantOligopeptide-32
AntiseborrhoeicPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-3 Distearate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Niacinamide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Olivate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Sclerotium Gum, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Xanthan Gum, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBetaine
HumectantBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentAlchemilla Vulgaris Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
MaskingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Extract
Skin ConditioningCirsium Setidens Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientMadecassoside
AntioxidantLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantRose Flower Oil
MaskingGeraniol
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningWater, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Olivate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitan Olivate, Beeswax, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Betaine, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Adenosine, Viscum Album Extract, Cirsium Setidens Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Beta-Glucan
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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
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 GlycolCetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideWe don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract yet.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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