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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Cetrimonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Leaf Extract
AstringentAngelica Archangelica Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientBrassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Polyquaternium-10
Vp/Va Copolymer
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Polyisobutene
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
AstringentPsidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentTamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingPectin
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Stearyl Alcohol, Diheptyl Succinate, Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Persea Gratissima Oil, Lactic Acid, Polyquaternium-10, Vp/Va Copolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Squalane, Polyisobutene, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Pectin, Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholGlycerin 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.
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
