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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePiroctone Olamine
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine, Potassium Sorbate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantCoco-Betaine
CleansingSalvia Officinalis Water
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil
MaskingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin ProtectingBisabolol
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Azulene
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningCitral
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Salvia Officinalis Water, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Myristyl Glucoside, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Bisabolol, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Azulene, Water, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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