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First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Water Cream Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer
First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Water Cream Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer This calming moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract to calm redness and hydrate skin. This calming moi
First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Water Cream Versus Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract to calm redness and hydrate skin.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract to calm redness and hydrate skin.
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Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
Glucose
Maltodextrin
Water
Dimethicone
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
Sodium Hyaluronate
Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Sea Salt
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Tocopherol
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Butylene Glycol
Hydrogenated Polydecene
Dipropylene Glycol
Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Polysilicone-11
Laureth-8
Phenoxyethanol
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Glucose, Maltodextrin, Water, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Sea Salt, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetyl Diglyceryl Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Laureth-8, Phenoxyethanol
Propanediol
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Ethyl Olivate
Glycerin
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Glutamic Acid
Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax
Cetyl Alcohol
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Xanthan Gum
Apricot Kernel Amino Acids
Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Beta-Glucan
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Cucumis Melo Seed Extract
Iris Florentina Root Extract
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
1,2-Hexanediol
Water, Propanediol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Ethyl Olivate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Glycerin, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glutamic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Wax, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Xanthan Gum, Apricot Kernel Amino Acids, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Seed Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol
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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.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!