What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Squalane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tapioca Starch
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tapioca Starch, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Hydroxide, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSunfloweramide Mea
CleansingIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Shellac
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
SoothingPanax Ginseng Root Water
Masking
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Horseradish Peroxidase
Skin ConditioningSchisandrin
BleachingHorse Fat
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Water, Sunfloweramide Mea, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetyl Alcohol, Hyaluronic Acid, Stearic Acid, Shellac, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Pantothenic Acid, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Glycolic Acid, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Water, Anise Alcohol, Horseradish Peroxidase, Schisandrin, Horse Fat, Taraxacum Officinale Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rose Flower Oil
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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.
Water. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
