What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantPEG-7
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Calcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Lidocaine Hcl
Alanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Proline
Skin ConditioningSerine
Masking
Threonine
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glyceryl Cocoate
Emollient
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Water, Propylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, PEG-7, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Calcium Ascorbate, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, Lidocaine Hcl, Alanine, Glycine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
