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Sea Silt Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningInonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Rubrum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
MaskingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingSucrose
HumectantLevulinic Acid
PerfumingLysolecithin
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPullulan
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSilica
AbrasiveSea Silt Extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Water, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Acer Rubrum Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sucrose, Levulinic Acid, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Cellulose Gum, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Pullulan, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Silica
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycereth-26
HumectantPropanediol
SolventPolyglycerin-3
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract
EmollientDiamond Powder
AbrasiveCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Bark Extract
AntimicrobialEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingTromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pyrus Pyrifolia Fruit Extract, Diamond Powder, Ceramide NP, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Bark Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Phosphatidylcholine, Hydrogenated Lecithin
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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.
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 GlycerinPropanediol 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 PropanediolWater. 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 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