What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-8
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-8 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ammonium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Maltobionic Acid
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialRosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingEthylene Brassylate
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Gluconolactone, PEG-8, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-8 Dimethicone, Ammonium Hydroxide, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Maltobionic Acid, Arginine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Ethylene Brassylate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Bisulfite, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Wasabia Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Medica Acida Peel Extract
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Peel Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Reticulata Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauryl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Wasabia Japonica Root Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Medica Acida Peel Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lecithin, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Citrus Aurantium Peel Extract, Citrus Reticulata Extract, Caprylyl Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Water. 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
