What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingFragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentAvena Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentRubus Occidentalis Fruit Extract
AstringentPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Isopropyl Jojobate
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Bisabolol
Masking
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Avena Sativa Seed Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Rubus Occidentalis Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Isopropyl Jojobate, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Lecithin, Decyl Glucoside, Silica, Bisabolol, Lauryl Glucoside, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Octyldodecanol, Xanthan Gum, CI 77891, Mica, CI 77491
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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 (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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
