What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Trilinoleic Acid
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceramide AP, Trilinoleic Acid, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Tocopherol
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cutibacterium Acnes Ferment Filtrate 4.8%
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract
Skin Conditioning
Orchid Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Fructan
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Protease
Exfoliating
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cutibacterium Acnes Ferment Filtrate 4.8%, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Orchid Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta-Glucan, Fructan, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Protease, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
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
Ethylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinWater. 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
