What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Pantolactone
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningEleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract
AstringentGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRhodiola Rosea Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSelaginella Lepidophylla Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Polyglutamic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Betaine, Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol, Panthenol, Anhydroxylitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Citric Acid, Pantolactone, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid, Caramel, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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!
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