What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Lauryl Ether
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantSorbitol 70%
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycolic Acid
BufferingTriethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberCellulose
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Parfum
MaskingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMethylisothiazolinone
PreservativeMethylchloroisothiazolinone
PreservativeWater, Cocamidopropyl Lauryl Ether, Glycerin, Sorbitol 70%, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Benzophenone-4, Cellulose, Disodium EDTA, Parfum, Allantoin, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate
Propylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Chloride
MaskingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeGlycol Distearate
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPolyquaternium-39
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingLaureth-10
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
MaskingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPantolactone
HumectantBenzoic Acid
MaskingBisabolol
MaskingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativeWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Glycol Distearate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium-39, Cocamide Mea, Laureth-10, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Pantolactone, Benzoic Acid, Bisabolol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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