What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
EmollientLaureth-7
EmulsifyingMethylsilanol Mannuronate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSilanetriol
Hyaluronic Acid
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingOenothera Biennis Oil
EmollientMilk Lipids
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
CI 16185
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Silanetriol, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Milk Lipids, Ceramide NP, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, CI 16185, CI 15985, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientBetaine
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGlycolic Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Betaine, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Parfum, CI 19140, CI 42090, Glycolic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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.
Water. 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