What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSilica
Abrasive
Isoceteth-10
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Algin
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Maris Aqua
HumectantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tilia Cordata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 80, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Allantoin, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, C30-45 Olefin, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Chlorphenesin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Sorbitan Oleate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Silica, Isoceteth-10, Hydrolyzed Algin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool, Maris Aqua, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tilia Cordata Flower Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingGlucose
Humectant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Caffeine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glucose, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides, Madecassoside, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Sodium Phytate, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from a green microalga. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants.
Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin. This ingredient is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.
Fun fact: This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.
Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris ExtractGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene 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
