What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dimethicone
EmollientGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPolysilicone-11
Sodium Sulfite
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin ConditioningTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingPalmitic Acid
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientBHT
AntioxidantBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantGlutathione
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Trehalose, Glycine Soja Oil, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysilicone-11, Sodium Sulfite, Tocopherol, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Retinol, Tocotrienols, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sorbitan Isostearate, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, BHT, Beta-Carotene, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantTriethyl Citrate
MaskingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitylglucoside
HumectantBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventXylitol
HumectantDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlgin
MaskingLecithin
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantWater, Glycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Benzyl Alcohol, Anhydroxylitol, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Xylitol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Algin, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
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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.
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!
Learn more about Water