What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
No key ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientMethacrylic Acid
Methacrylic Acid/Sodium Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonate Copolymer
Silk Amino Acids
HumectantHypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSargassum Filipendula Extract
Skin ProtectingArnica Montana Flower Extract
MaskingUrtica Dioica Extract
AstringentAnthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
MaskingSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantHydroxypropyltrimonium Honey
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPolyquaternium-4
Polyquaternium-10
Cetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialTetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Methacrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid/Sodium Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonate Copolymer, Silk Amino Acids, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sargassum Filipendula Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Urtica Dioica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Honey, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-4, Polyquaternium-10, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
MaskingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantLecithin
EmollientCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialTocopherol
AntioxidantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeNelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil
Skin ConditioningPlumeria Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningHoney Extract
HumectantSodium Benzoate
MaskingCitric Acid
BufferingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Lecithin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Nelumbium Speciosum Flower Oil, Plumeria Alba Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Seed Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Honey Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linalool, Limonene
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 a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static.
Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure.
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 GlycerinWater. 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