What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningMethyl Diisopropyl Propionamide
MaskingPropanediol
SolventCyclodextrin
AbsorbentBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningProtease
ExfoliatingCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantGlutathione
Ferulic Acid
AntimicrobialMadecassoside
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Dipropylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Gluconolactone, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Propanediol, Cyclodextrin, Beta-Glucan, Protease, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Tocopherol, Glutathione, Ferulic Acid, Madecassoside
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingGlycolic Acid
BufferingLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialChrysanthemum Parthenium Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
HumectantPhyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
HumectantEDTA
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract, EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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 GlycerinWater. 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