What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningCollagen
MoisturisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Ascorbic Acid, Allantoin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Collagen, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water