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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Propanediol
Solvent
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Spirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingAloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCannabis Sativa Seed Extract
EmollientChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 19140, CI 42090
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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 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.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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