What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentParfum
Masking
Water, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Grape Seed Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Parfum
Glycerin
Humectant
Honey
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Papain
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingRoyal Jelly
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingPropolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
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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.
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 Glycerin
