What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentBisabolol
MaskingPalmitic Acid
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCholesterol
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingRetinal
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol
CleansingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningCeteth-5
EmulsifyingCeteth-3
EmulsifyingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantAluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate
Emulsion StabilisingSucrose Distearate
EmollientPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarnosine
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
CleansingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingDisodium EDTA
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Tocopheryl Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Bisabolol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Retinal, Silica, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol, Adenosine, Polyquaternium-51, Ceteth-5, Ceteth-3, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Beta-Glucan, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopherol, Aluminum/Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Sucrose Distearate, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Trideceth-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Carbomer, Carnosine, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Myristic Acid, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Disodium EDTA, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventBetaine
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPEG-40
HumectantHydrogenated Castor Oil
EmollientPapain
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningAlgin
MaskingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
Masking
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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.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineBifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateGlycerin 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