What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingGlycerin
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveOctyldodecanol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
EmulsifyingSuccinic Acid
BufferingCellulose
AbsorbentSalicylic Acid
MaskingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Kaolin, Octyldodecanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Succinic Acid, Cellulose, Salicylic Acid, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum
PEG-8
HumectantSodium Bicarbonate
AbrasiveMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentEthoxydiglycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantOleth-20
CleansingTrihydroxystearin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Paraffinum Liquidum
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantGlycine Soja Sterols
EmollientParfum
MaskingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLinoleic Acid
CleansingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCI 61565
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-8, Sodium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Ethoxydiglycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oleth-20, Trihydroxystearin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Glycine Soja Sterols, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phenoxyethanol, CI 61565
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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