What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingMirabilis Jalapa Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Butylene Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xylitylglucoside, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Xylitol, Allantoin, Carrageenan, Chlorphenesin, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Retinol, Cetyl Palmitate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sorbitan Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Mirabilis Jalapa Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Water
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Cichorium Intybus Root Extract
MaskingBis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
Emollient
Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Bacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Extract, Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Bacillus Ferment
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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.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
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.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
This ingredient is also known as Sepimax Zen.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Propanediol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
