What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 75120
Cosmetic ColorantWater, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite, Polysorbate 20, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, CI 75120
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPropanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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