What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSecale Cereale Seed Extract
AbrasiveCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantWater, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glycerin, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantSodium Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Butter
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
PerfumingPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Panthenol, Xylitylglucoside, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
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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.
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
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.