What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Paraffin
Perfuming
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol Cocoate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion Stabilising
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, CI 77891, Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Silica, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Paraffin, CI 77492, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol Cocoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Microcrystalline Wax, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Lysine, Magnesium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, CI 77491, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningAmp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentPistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingWater, Amp-Acrylates/Allyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Pvp, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Parfum, Potassium Sorbate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenethyl Alcohol
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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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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 Water
