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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantGlycerin
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeRetinol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingBakuchiol
AntimicrobialCitric Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Bakuchiol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
EmulsifyingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingJojoba Esters
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Jojoba Esters, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic 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.
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!
Learn more about Water