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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Squalene
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Coconut Alkanes, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetyl Alcohol, Jojoba Esters, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Squalene, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristyl Malate Phosphonic Acid, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Parfum, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Oleate, Alcohol, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA
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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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate
