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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Betaine
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Water
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract
MaskingRhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientHericium Erinaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientGanoderma Lucidum Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningLentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningGrifola Frondosa Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocos Nucifera Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Prunus Serotina Fruit Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Hericium Erinaceum Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Extract, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Grifola Frondosa Extract, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Lactobacillus/Arundinaria Gigantea Leaf Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Parfum
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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.
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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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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