What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Water
MaskingTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
AntioxidantSqualane
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingBetaine
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Potassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Isononyl Isononanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Water, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Water, Betaine, Stearic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Levulinate, Myristic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantMaranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingHoney
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
AntioxidantSodium PCA
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Phytate
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeParfum
MaskingAlcohol
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Polysorbate 80, Honey, Ascorbic Acid, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, 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.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePyrus Malus Fruit Extract is extract from Apples. Apples are rich in Vitamin C, sugars, and antioxidants.
The sugar in Apples are humectants and help hydrate the skin. On top of that, apples also contain some acids, such as malic acid. These acids may have a mild exfoliating effect.
Last, the phytochemicals found in apples are strong antioxidants. These antioxidants help with anti-aging as they protect your skin cells against oxidative damage.
Learn more about Pyrus Malus Fruit ExtractTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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