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Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Vp/Va Copolymer
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sd Alcohol 40-B
Astringent
Dimethyl Ether
SolventOctylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Acetyl Triethyl Citrate
Masking
PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
CleansingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
Emollient
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLitchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Sd Alcohol 40-B, Dimethyl Ether, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum, Glycerin, Acetyl Triethyl Citrate, PEG/PPG-17/18 Dimethicone, Water, Panthenol, Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Benzophenone-4, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citral
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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.
Aminomethyl Propanol is used to adjust the pH of products. It is also used as a base to create other organic compounds. Having a balanced pH is important for protecting your skin.
Aminomethyl propanol is safe to use in cosmetics up to 1%. It is soluble in water.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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. Stay hydrated!
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