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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
Dimethicone
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantMethyl Trimethicone
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningYeast Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingDimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Maris Sal
Skin ConditioningSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasivePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
AbrasiveEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Succinate
AntioxidantNiacin
SmoothingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Flour Lipids
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningDisiloxane
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientTetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Extract
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingOcimum Basilicum Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingLavandula Hybrida Oil
EmollientAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBHT
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Citrate
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethicone, Water, Algae Extract, Glycerin, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Yeast Extract, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Maris Sal, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare Flour Lipids, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Aspergillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract, Disiloxane, Sorbitol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Caffeine, Cholesterol, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Alcohol Denat., Hexylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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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 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 GlycerinTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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