What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningElastin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Collagen
Moisturising
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Rh-Polypeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract
EmollientAphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
HumectantHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingMomordica Charantia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Elastin, Glycerin, Collagen, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Rh-Polypeptide-11, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Levulinic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Momordica Charantia Fruit Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an ester of lauric acid and Polyglycerin-10.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as oil and water.
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-10 LaurateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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!
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