What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Panthenol
Skin ConditioningPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
SmoothingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentMagnesium Sulfate
Calcium Chloride
AstringentButylphenyl Methylpropional
PerfumingAcorus Gramineus Extract
HumectantLimonene
PerfumingManganese Sulfate
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
PerfumingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantWater, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Polyacrylate, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Acorus Gramineus Extract, Limonene, Manganese Sulfate, Citronellol, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Zinc Sulfate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientCeteareth-20
CleansingOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientSodium Lactate
BufferingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSalicylic Acid
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantSorbic Acid
PreservativeCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffee Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSus Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Coffee Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sus Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
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