What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantHydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone
EmollientNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPolymethylsilsesquioxane
Isododecane
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
EmulsifyingStearalkonium Bentonite
Gel FormingPolyglyceryl-3 Oleate
EmulsifyingDimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCocos Nucifera Water
MaskingCocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
EmollientAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDiisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSilica
AbrasivePropylene Carbonate
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantMagnesium Sulfate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hydroxypropylcocoate PEG-8 Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isododecane, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cocos Nucifera Water, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Allantoin, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silica, Propylene Carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycine Soja Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant2,3-Butanediol
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantSqualane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientFragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Oil
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Oil
PerfumingCurcumin
AntioxidantLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
PerfumingSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantIsohexadecane
EmollientMica
Cosmetic ColorantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePolysorbate 80
EmulsifyingPvm/Ma Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, 2,3-Butanediol, Glycereth-26, Squalane, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Curcumin, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Mica, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Pvm/Ma Copolymer, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Xanthan Gum
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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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Sodium 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 Water