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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCyclohexasiloxane
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
SmoothingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventCetyl Alcohol
EmollientLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantPiper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate-13
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientRetinol 0.1%
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingMethylpropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientCholesterol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin ConditioningFructooligosaccharides
HumectantSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-51
Skin ConditioningBHA
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Propanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Polyacrylate-13, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, BHT, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Retinol 0.1%, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Fructooligosaccharides, Sorbitan Isostearate, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Polyquaternium-51, BHA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyapatite
AbrasiveRetinal
Skin ConditioningCetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide
Skin Conditioning4-T-Butylcyclohexanol
MaskingHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningErgothioneine
AntioxidantBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantBisabolol
AntioxidantBrassica Campestris Sterols
EmollientZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientHexyldecanol
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
CleansingIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantLactic Acid
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyapatite, Retinal, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, 4-T-Butylcyclohexanol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ergothioneine, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Bisabolol, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Hexyldecanol, Maltodextrin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Isoceteth-20, Polysorbate 60, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water