What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingTriethylene Glycol
Masking
Xanthan Gum, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium PCA, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Triethylene Glycol
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAstaxanthin
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Astaxanthin, Water, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Maltodextrin, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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
