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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Magnesium Chloride
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlucose
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Xylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Ethoxydiglycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Magnesium Chloride, Niacinamide, Acer Saccharum Extract, Alcohol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Anhydroxylitol, Caprylyl Glycol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Glycolic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Myosotis Sylvatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Phytate, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside, Benzoic Acid, Salicylic Acid
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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Water. 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!
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