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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Laurate
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientBehenyl Behenate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingPolyhydroxystearic Acid
EmulsifyingCandelilla Cera
EmollientPropanediol
SolventPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Lauryl Laurate, Squalane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Behenyl Behenate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Candelilla Cera, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Panax Ginseng Root Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGlucose
HumectantPanax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientPanax Ginseng Berry Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Panax Ginseng Root Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Adenosine, Panax Ginseng Callus Culture Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Dextrin, Glucose, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panax Ginseng Berry Extract, Lactobacillus, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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.
Propanediol 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