What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Ursolic Acid
MaskingLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Caffeine, Lactic Acid, Zinc PCA, Acetyl Glucosamine, Trehalose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Ursolic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Diglycerin
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingWater, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, CI 42090, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Diglycerin, Parfum, Glyceryl Laurate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglycerin-3, Polysorbate 60, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tocopheryl Glucoside, Trideceth-6
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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.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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.
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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