What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
C14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Ceramide AP, Squalane, Bifida Ferment Lysate, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Sodium Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol 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!
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