What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract
Skin ConditioningIsopentyldiol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Olivate
CleansingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Triolein
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract, Isopentyldiol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Propanediol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Niacinamide, Sodium Olivate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Rosa Damascena Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Triolein, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprae Lac
Skin ConditioningColostrum
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Capillaris Extract
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingEryngium Alpinum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Honey Extract
Humectant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Whey Protein
Skin ConditioningC10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprae Lac, Colostrum, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Milk Protein, Artemisia Capillaris Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Honey Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Whey Protein, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin
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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 GlycerinPropanediol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
