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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
HumectantOctyldodecanol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantC12-16 Alcohols
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePalmitic Acid
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingPapain
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialLactis Proteinum
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeDisodium EDTA
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamyl Alcohol
PerfumingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
MaskingCuminum Cyminum Seed Oil
MaskingWater, Propylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, C12-16 Alcohols, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Papain, Chlorphenesin, Lactis Proteinum, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Disodium EDTA, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Cuminum Cyminum Seed Oil
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingMannitol
HumectantPapain
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantBromelain
Skin ConditioningPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder
Gluconolactone
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
AbsorbentProtease
ExfoliatingZea Mays Starch, Potassium Myristate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Mannitol, Papain, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Bromelain, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Powder, Gluconolactone, Water, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Filtrate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Protease
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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.
Papain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from unripe papaya fruit. It is a gentle exfoliator that helps remove the dead skin cells from your outermost layer of skin.
Basically, papain works by dissolving the "glue" holding dead skin cells to your skin's surface. This also promotes cell turnover and smooths texture.
Unlike other exfoliants, papain can work without causing significant irritation.
Beyond exfoliation, its proteolytic action also helps soothe irritated skin and supports the healing of minor wounds.
A 2024 in vivo/in vitro study confirmed its potential to suppress skin inflammation and improve transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in atopic dermatitis models.
Just one thing worth noting: there are reports of allergic responses in individuals with a papaya or latex sensitivity. Be sure to patch test if you're in this camp.
Learn more about PapainWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water