What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Octyldodecanol, PEG-100 Stearate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Isododecane
EmollientC18-21 Alkane
SolventLauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Laurate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMyristyl Glucoside
CleansingCetearyl Olivate
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cellulose
Absorbent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientZinc Chloride
AntimicrobialMannitol
Humectant
Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sphingolipids
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingWater, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, C18-21 Alkane, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Xanthan Gum, Myristyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Betaine, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Zinc Chloride, Mannitol, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Stearic Acid, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Silica, Cholesterol, Sphingolipids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tromethamine
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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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
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. Remember to 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
