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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialAlteromonas Ferment Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Coconut Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Glycolipids, Allantoin, Sodium Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl 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!
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