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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingBetaine
Humectant
Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-34
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicMelatonin
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPolyquaternium-55
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Betaine, Bis-Octyldodecyl Dimer Dilinoleate/Propanediol Copolymer, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Ceramide NP, Copper Tripeptide-1, Copper Tripeptide-34, Phytosterols, Biotin, Melatonin, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Polyquaternium-55, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsobutane
Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Propane
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer
Parfum
Masking
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Butane
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Water, Isobutane, Acrylates/Hydroxyesters Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Propane, Phenoxyethanol, Aminomethyl Propanol, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Vp/Acrylates/Lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer, Parfum, Polysorbate 20, Myristamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butane, Benzophenone-4
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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 and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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!
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