What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Chondrus Crispus
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-121
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice, Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Chondrus Crispus, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sh-Polypeptide-121, Pentylene Glycol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract
HumectantRubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Acetum
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Juice Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Juice, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Acetum, Xylitylglucoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Anhydroxylitol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Xylitol, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Limonene, Parfum, CI 17200, CI 19140
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.
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 GlycerinHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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.Â
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 PropanediolThis ingredient is Lingonberry juice. Lingonberries are little red berries from arctic region. They are a great source of antioxidants and have been shown to help soothe inflammation.
Water. 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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