What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingRibes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitol, Allantoin, Potassium Cocoate, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Butylene Glycol, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Oryza Sativa Powder
Parfum
Masking
Kaolin
Abrasive
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract
EmollientHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Hyssopus Officinalis Extract
MaskingLycium Chinense Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saururus Chinensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Oryza Sativa Powder, Parfum, Kaolin, Sodium Isethionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caulerpa Lentillifera Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
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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.
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
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 GlycerinChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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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