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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Abrasive
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sucrose Cocoate
Emulsifying
Inulin
Skin ConditioningGlycolipids
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolyquaternium-39
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Propanediol
Solvent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Sucrose Cocoate, Inulin, Glycolipids, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium PCA, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polyquaternium-39, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Propanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
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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.
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 GlycerinSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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
