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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPsidium Guajava Seed Oil
EmollientHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Psidium Guajava Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Niacinamide
SmoothingGlycerin
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingChamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningCitrus Tangerina Extract
TonicFructan
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
BufferingMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Ocymoides Seed Extract
AntioxidantBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientPrunella Vulgaris Extract
AntioxidantFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientArginine
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingBetaine
HumectantUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLauryl Betaine
CleansingCitric Acid
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Hexadecene
SolventTetradecene
EmollientCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Citrus Tangerina Extract, Fructan, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Extract, Beta-Glucan, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Prunella Vulgaris Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Betaine, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Lauryl Betaine, Citric Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hexadecene, Tetradecene, Cyanocobalamin, Caprylyl Glycol
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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 GlycerinSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWater. 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