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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearoyl Inulin
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Coconut Alkanes, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Magnesium Sulfate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearoyl Inulin, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Polyglycerin-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tin Oxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 77891
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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 GlycerinWater. 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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