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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingStearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningSuperoxide Dismutase
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantSqualane
EmollientCaffeine
Skin ConditioningHesperidin
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
AntioxidantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Seed Oil
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCamellia Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantCitrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Superoxide Dismutase, Ascorbic Acid, Squalane, Caffeine, Hesperidin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Xanthan Gum, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Ceramide NP
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
EmollientAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Limus Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
BufferingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAlcohol
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingParfum
MaskingWater, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Solanum Lycopersicum Calyx Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Maris Limus Extract, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Parfum
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 GlycerinPhenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholWater. 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