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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPhyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract
AntioxidantSodium Phytate
Alcohol
AntimicrobialBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningAspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Betaine, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phyllostachys Nigra Leaf Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Shoot Extract, Sodium Phytate, Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Aspergillus Ferment, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Parfum
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSqualane
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPropanediol
SolventCannabis Sativa Seed Oil
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientAniba Rosodora Wood Oil
AstringentRosa Damascena Flower Wax
MaskingRosa Damascena Flower Oil
MaskingLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Propanediol, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Wax, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid
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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.
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 Water