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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCaprae Lac
Skin ConditioningColostrum
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSqualane
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingEryngium Alpinum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingHoney Extract
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
EmollientSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
AntioxidantHydrocinnamyl Cinnamate
PerfumingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventTocopherol
AntioxidantWhey Protein
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
EmollientLecithin
EmollientWater, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprae Lac, Colostrum, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Milk Protein, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Honey Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Whey Protein, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingEpimedium Sagittatum Leaf/Stem Extract
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingEnterococcus Faecium/Lactobacillus/Salix Purpurea Bark/Leaf/Stem/Wood/Ascorbic Acid/ Gluconolactone Ferment Extract Filtrate
HumectantSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSaccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativePolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
EmulsifyingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingSodium Phytate
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
HumectantZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-8 C12-20 Acid Ester
EmulsifyingWater, Niacinamide, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Epimedium Sagittatum Leaf/Stem Extract, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Powder, Lactic Acid, Enterococcus Faecium/Lactobacillus/Salix Purpurea Bark/Leaf/Stem/Wood/Ascorbic Acid/ Gluconolactone Ferment Extract Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Inulin, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Sodium Levulinate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Sodium Phytate, CI 77891, Glycerin, Zea Mays Oil, Polyglyceryl-8 C12-20 Acid Ester
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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.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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