What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningMel
EmollientRoyal Jelly
Mannitol
Humectant
Cellulose
AbsorbentChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPropanediol
Solvent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Benzoate
Masking
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Water, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Pentylene Glycol, Mel, Royal Jelly, Mannitol, Cellulose, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Adenosine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Triethyl Citrate, CI 77891, Sodium Benzoate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Metabisulfite, CI 77492, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77491, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tin Oxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Withania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningTremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion Stabilising
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Pea Protein
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zingiber Zerumbet Extract
Skin ConditioningAlgin
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Caffeine, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Lactobacillus Ferment, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zingiber Zerumbet Extract, Algin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
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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.
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
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a sugar created by fermenting sorbitol (which usually comes from potato starch!). It is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties.
Manufacturer tests show this ingredient helped reduce irritation from lactic acid by almost half and kept skin hydrated long-term as a humectant
Beyond hydration, Biosaccharide Gum-1 gives formulas a silky, non-sticky feel.
This ingredient is gentle, versatile, and suitable for all skin types.
Fun fact: Similar sugars can be found naturally in fruits like apples and pears.
Learn more about Biosaccharide Gum-1Glycerin 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
