What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil
Emollient
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phytate
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Propanediol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil, Stellaria Media Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Glucamine
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingRhamnose
HumectantGlucose
Humectant
Glucuronic Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Propanediol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Niacinamide, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glucamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Ceramide 3, Ceramide AP, Ceramide 6 Ii, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide 1
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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!
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