What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Skin Conditioning
Methylglucoside Phosphate
Skin ConditioningCopper Lysinate/Prolinate
Skin ConditioningGlycosaminoglycans
EmollientBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantPisum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucosamine Hcl
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, Methylglucoside Phosphate, Copper Lysinate/Prolinate, Glycosaminoglycans, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Pisum Sativum Extract, Glucosamine Hcl, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Cetyl Esters
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Coenochloris Signiensis Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lecithin
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantWater, Coconut Alkanes, Cetyl Esters, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearates, Bakuchiol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Coenochloris Signiensis Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate
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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.
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.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
