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Water
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventCoconut Alkanes
EmollientHydrated Silica
AbrasiveTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
AntioxidantCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingMorus Alba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Pullulan
Silica
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Coconut Alkanes, Hydrated Silica, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Morus Alba Leaf Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Pullulan, Silica, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningCollagen Amino Acids
MoisturisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicNiacin
SmoothingRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantHydrolyzed Elastin
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningCrocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
AstringentCinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningArctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Collagen Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Biotin, Niacin, Riboflavin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Panthenol, Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Parfum, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Zea Mays Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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