What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPropanediol
SolventPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
AstringentGlycerin
HumectantPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPhytic Acid
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
AntioxidantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
AntioxidantPotassium Chloride
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Ascorbate
AntioxidantTetrahydrodiferuloylmethane
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Tranexamic Acid, Glycerin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Phytic Acid, Plankton Extract, Lecithin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Ascorbate, Tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, T-Butyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol
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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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 Propanediol