What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Inulin
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingBoswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Olive Oil PEG-8 Esters, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Bakuchiol, Inulin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Parfum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lactic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Water
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-8
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentHibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
HumectantSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-8, Panthenol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
