What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingCeteareth-25
CleansingGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventTotarol
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantMentha Piperita Oil
MaskingLactic Acid
BufferingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLimonene
PerfumingPropylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Propanediol, Totarol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lactic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantC13-15 Alkane
SolventSqualane
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
AntioxidantPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningUbiquinone
AntioxidantEthyl Ferulate
AntioxidantCalcium Gluconate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCopernicia Cerifera Cera
EmollientWater, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Panthenol, Retinol, Resveratrol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Gluconolactone, Ubiquinone, Ethyl Ferulate, Calcium Gluconate, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Cera
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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