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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/Hema Crosspolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientSteareth-21
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Urea
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningFructose
Humectant
Maltose
MaskingSodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Trehalose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Steareth-21, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Allantoin, Panthenol, Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Fructose, Maltose, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucose, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Beta-Glucan, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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 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.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid. It is naturally occurring in our skin's natural moisturizing factors where it works to maintain hydration.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
This ingredient has skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAWater. 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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