What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2
AbsorbentIsostearyl Isostearate
EmollientIsopentyldiol
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
HumectantZinc PCA
HumectantSilica
AbrasivePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantDisodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingParfum
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Acrylates Crosspolymer-2, Isostearyl Isostearate, Isopentyldiol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polysorbate 80, Hydroxyacetophenone, Methyl Gluceth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Zinc PCA, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Maltodextrin, Titanium Dioxide, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Trilaurin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingBisabolol
MaskingCetearyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCetyl Ricinoleate
EmollientTriheptanoin
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSilica
AbrasiveStearyl Alcohol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Distearate
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Trilaurin, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Bisabolol, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Triheptanoin, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Glycerin, Silica, Stearyl Alcohol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
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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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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