What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Tridecyl Trimellitate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Phytic Acid
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBoswellia Serrata Gum
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycolic Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Hydroxide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Phytic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Dipropylene Glycol, Coconut Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Citral, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateWater. 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
