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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Fructan
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin Protecting
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentWater, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Arginine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Fructan, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Squalane
Emollient
Betaine
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingXylitol
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Squalane, Betaine, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Allantoin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Xylitol, Coco-Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol
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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.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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