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Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPotassium Stearate
CleansingMyristic Acid
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Palmitate
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
EmollientLauric Acid
CleansingStearic Acid
CleansingPolyquaternium-22
Palmitic Acid
EmollientLimonene
PerfumingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitrus Junos Peel Oil
AstringentDisodium EDTA
Cocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientCitrus Junos Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Potassium Myristate, Potassium Laurate, Potassium Stearate, Myristic Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Palmitate, Glycol Distearate, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Polyquaternium-22, Palmitic Acid, Limonene, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citrus Junos Peel Oil, Disodium EDTA, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Citrus Junos Peel Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPotassium Stearate
CleansingPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
EmollientPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingTipa-Laureth Sulfate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
EmollientGlyceryl Behenate
EmollientParfum
MaskingPropanediol
SolventParaffin
PerfumingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePropylene Glycol
HumectantBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingGossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGypsophila Paniculata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Myristate, Dimethicone, Potassium Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Tipa-Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Parfum, Propanediol, Paraffin, CI 77891, Synthetic Wax, Propylene Glycol, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract, Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract, Potassium Sorbate
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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 GlycerinGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneWe don't have a description for Potassium Laurate yet.
We don't have a description for Potassium Myristate yet.
We don't have a description for Potassium Stearate yet.
Water. 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