What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
C13-15 Alkane
SolventCocoglycerides
EmollientOctyldodecanol
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate
EmollientHydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialCrambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
AntioxidantEthyl Linoleate
EmollientEthyl Linolenate
EmollientEthyl Oleate
EmollientEthyl Palmitate
EmollientEthyl Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
EmollientLactic Acid
BufferingLecithin
EmollientResveratrol
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingParfum
MaskingC13-15 Alkane, Cocoglycerides, Octyldodecanol, Isoamyl Laurate, Coco-Caprylate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Alcohol Denat., Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Water, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ethyl Linoleate, Ethyl Linolenate, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Palmitate, Ethyl Stearate, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Resveratrol, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Sodium PCA
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantPropanediol
SolventMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicMyrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
AbrasiveCitric Acid
BufferingEpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Carbomer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Saccharide Isomerate, Propanediol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract, Citric Acid, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
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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 GlycerinWater. 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