What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Pectin
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Chlorella Emersonii Extract
Skin ConditioningPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Cholesteryl Macadamiate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Oxygen
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Mexicana Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Pectin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Emersonii Extract, Propyl Gallate, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose Stearate, Cholesterol, Cholesteryl Macadamiate, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Saccharide Isomerate, Oxygen, Mentha Piperita Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Limonene, Linalool
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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
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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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