What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Betaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPerlite
AbsorbentHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
CI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantZea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingPaeonia Suffruticosa Extract
Skin ConditioningEugenol
Perfuming
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Polycaprolactone
StabilisingPoloxamer 188
EmulsifyingDimethiconol
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Isohexadecane
EmollientPropylene Carbonate
Solvent2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Acrylamide
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Rosa Gallica Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Citronellol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dimethicone, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Silica, CI 14720, Zea Mays Oil, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Phenoxyethanol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract, Eugenol, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 80, Polycaprolactone, Poloxamer 188, Dimethiconol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Isohexadecane, Propylene Carbonate, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Acrylamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ceramide 3, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Sesamum Indicum Oil Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Rosa Gallica Callus Extract, Octyldodecanol, Butylene Glycol, Citronellol, Parfum
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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 GlycerinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaSodium 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 HyaluronateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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
