What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPodocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTerminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Acacia Seyal Gum Extract
HumectantSr-Spider Polypeptide-1
Skin Protecting
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningPhospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingRaphanus Sativus Root Extract
AstringentCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Formate
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract, Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Acacia Seyal Gum Extract, Sr-Spider Polypeptide-1, Pantothenic Acid, Phospholipids, Sodium Hydroxide, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Raphanus Sativus Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Formate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventDiglycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dimethicone
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Undecane
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Tridecane
Perfuming
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingC30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emollient
Pullulan
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Lauryl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantDiamond Powder
Abrasive
Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningKappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Lysine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Water, Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Diglycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Undecane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Methicone, Tridecane, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Fructooligosaccharides, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Mica, Xanthan Gum, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Pullulan, CI 77891, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lauryl Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, CI 75470, Diamond Powder, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Tocopherol, Tin Oxide, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Phosphatidylcholine, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Lysine, Alanine, Proline, Threonine
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinPropanediol 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. 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
