What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica/Canephora Chaff Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Proline
Skin ConditioningHydroxyproline
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Octadecene
SolventHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tapioca Starch
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium Gluconate, Glycerin, Water, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglutamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Coffea Arabica/Canephora Chaff Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, C10-18 Triglycerides, Tocopherol, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Proline, Hydroxyproline, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Stearyl Dimethicone, Octadecene, Hyaluronic Acid, Tapioca Starch, Polymethylsilsesquioxane
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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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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!
Learn more about Water
