What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSqualane
EmollientCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingBetaine
HumectantAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
AbrasiveSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyisobutene
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Surfactin
CleansingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
BufferingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Betaine, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyisobutene, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Sodium Surfactin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantStearic Acid
CleansingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
BufferingHydrated Silica
AbrasivePhenylethyl Resorcinol
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingUrea
BufferingYeast Amino Acids
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantInositol
HumectantTaurine
BufferingBetaine
HumectantBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientOenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSerenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantImperata Cylindrica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningBenzophenone-4
UV AbsorberButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-8
HumectantBenzalkonium Chloride
AntimicrobialCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialParfum
MaskingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Lactic Acid, Hydrated Silica, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Benzophenone-4, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Benzalkonium Chloride, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum
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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.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Another name for betaine is trimethylglycine.
Learn more about BetaineChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinGlycerin 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