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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
MaskingIsopropyl Palmitate
EmollientTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
AntioxidantMagnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-2 Stearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientStearic Acid
CleansingInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingRubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract
AntioxidantRibes Nigrum Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientSodium PCA
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingChlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenethyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rubus Chamaemorus Fruit Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Squalane, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocotrienols, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract, Allantoin, Ceramide NP, Riboflavin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
HumectantSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSalvia Sclarea Oil
MaskingCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
AstringentHyaluronic Acid
HumectantAmorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
AbrasiveAloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Tocotrienols, Ferulic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
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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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Tocotrienols yet.
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!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum