What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthoxydiglycol
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantLaureth-23
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialEpilobium Angustifolium Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantParfum
MaskingWater, Ethoxydiglycol, Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Propylene Glycol, Retinyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laureth-23, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferulic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingPropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantCaffeine
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Swertia Chirata Extract
HumectantGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
HumectantHydrangea Macrophylla Extract
MaskingGentiana Scabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingSilanetriol
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caffeine, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Swertia Chirata Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrangea Macrophylla Extract, Gentiana Scabra Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Silanetriol, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77007
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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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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