What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningCorn Gluten Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTrehalose
Humectant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientChondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Sucrose
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Morus Nigra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract
Antioxidant
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Algin
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPeat Water
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Betaine, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Potassium Chloride, Sucrose, Niacinamide, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morus Nigra Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Resveratrol, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Algin, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Sodium Polyacrylate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Peat Water, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Limonene, Hyaluronic Acid, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
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.
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 preservatives
Chondrus Crispus Powder is an exfoliant.
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 GlycerinWater. 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
