What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Xylose
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose
AbsorbentDipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aminoethanesulfinic Acid
Antioxidant
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Magnesium Sulfate
Micrococcus Lysate
Skin ConditioningPotassium Phosphate
BufferingCalcium Chloride
AstringentWater, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Propanediol, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Xylose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cellulose, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Parfum, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium Hydroxide, Adenosine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Aminoethanesulfinic Acid, Carnosine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Disodium Phosphate, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Micrococcus Lysate, Potassium Phosphate, Calcium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingLactobionic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract
Abrasive
Biosaccharide Gum-2
Skin ConditioningPichia Anomala Extract
Skin ProtectingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingJuglans Regia Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract
AstringentTannic Acid
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingTerminalia Catappa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Lactate, Gluconolactone, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Salicylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-2, Pichia Anomala Extract, Pvp, Juglans Regia Seed Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit Extract, Tannic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Diaminopropionoyl Tripeptide-33
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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
