What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprae Lac
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Carbonate
BufferingIron Oxides
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantDextrin
AbsorbentClitoria Ternatea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Caprae Lac, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Lysine, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Benzoate, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Carbonate, Iron Oxides, CI 77492, Dextrin, Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract, Silica
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emollient
Sucrose Palmitate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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!
Learn more about Water
