What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Algae Extract
EmollientParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientPetrolatum
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantIsohexadecane
EmollientMicrocrystalline Wax
Emulsion StabilisingLanolin Alcohol
EmollientCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingSesamum Indicum Seed Oil
EmollientEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
PerfumingSesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
AbrasivePrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
AbrasiveSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Sulfate
Paraffin
PerfumingTocopheryl Succinate
AntioxidantNiacin
SmoothingWater
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDecyl Oleate
EmollientAluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingOctyldodecanol
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Oil
EmulsifyingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingHydroxycitronellal
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingBenzyl Salicylate
PerfumingBenzyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingAlgae Extract, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Microcrystalline Wax, Lanolin Alcohol, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Sulfate, Paraffin, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Water, Beta-Carotene, Decyl Oleate, Aluminum Distearate, Octyldodecanol, Citric Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Magnesium Stearate, Panthenol, Zea Mays Oil, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol Denat., Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCucurbita Pepo
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOxidized Beta-Glucan
AbrasiveSqualane
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCocoglycerides
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientIsoamyl Laurate
EmollientIsoamyl Cocoate
Glycerin
HumectantLeontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
AstringentSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCopper Tripeptide-34
Skin ConditioningAloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract
Skin ConditioningRibes Nigrum Fruit Extract
AstringentHimanthalia Elongata Extract
Skin ProtectingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
EmollientSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhytic Acid
Cucumis Sativus Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Phytoplacenta Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Tenuiflorum Flower Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cucurbita Pepo, Lactobacillus Ferment Extract, Oxidized Beta-Glucan, Squalane, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cocoglycerides, Cetyl Alcohol, Isoamyl Laurate, Isoamyl Cocoate, Glycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-34, Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Extract, Ribes Nigrum Fruit Extract, Himanthalia Elongata Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Phytic Acid, Cucumis Sativus Extract, Cucumis Melo Phytoplacenta Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Tenuiflorum Flower Extract, Curcuma Longa Root 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 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