What's inside
What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cellulose Acetate
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fomes Officinalis Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cellulose Acetate, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Fomes Officinalis Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pumice
Abrasive
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Seed Powder
Abrasive
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Powder
Exfoliating
Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Morinda Citrifolia Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPopulus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Sodium Phytate
Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Soybean Peroxidase
Antioxidant
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pumice, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Seed Powder, Lactobacillus Ferment, Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder, Bambusa Arundinacea Stem Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Seed Powder, Lactobacillus, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sodium Levulinate, Sclerotium Gum, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Anisate, Potassium Sorbate, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil, Lactic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carrageenan, Sodium Phytate, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Glucose, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Soybean Peroxidase, Superoxide Dismutase, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholGlycerin 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!
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