What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
Absorbent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningShea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Aspartate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Bentonite, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Kaolin, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Menthol, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Propanediol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Limonene, CI 77891, CI 42090
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSucrose Dilaurate
Emollient
Sucrose Trilaurate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Malic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Squalane, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Trilaurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin
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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.
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.
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 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
