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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Seed Extract
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Propanediol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Gluconolactone, Xylitol, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Opuntia Tuna Flower/Stem Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Calcium Gluconate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Squalane
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Erythritol
Humectant
Phytic Acid
Pinene
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Squalane, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Bakuchiol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xylitol, Maltodextrin, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Erythritol, Phytic Acid, Pinene, Benzyl Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolGlycerin 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 GlycerinMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol 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 PropanediolSodium 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 HyaluronateTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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 WaterXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about Xylitylglucoside
