What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSalix Alba Bark Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAsiaticoside
AntioxidantAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
PreservativePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-30 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHydrogenated Shea Oil
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientRicinus Communis Seed Oil
MaskingBear Oil
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Oil
MaskingPlantaricin A
Skin ProtectingSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCommiphora Myrrha Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingRosmarinus Officinalis Water
MaskingAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningStyrax Benzoin Resin Extract
MaskingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSea Water
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCitrus Sunki Seed Extract
AntioxidantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydrogenated Shea Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Bear Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Oil, Plantaricin A, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Water, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sea Water, Glycerin, Citrus Sunki Seed Extract
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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 Glycerin