What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-8
HumectantPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Phosphate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingPotassium Phosphate
BufferingZinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, PEG-8, Poloxamer 184, Polysorbate 20, Capryloyl Glycine, Propylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Centella Asiatica Extract, Alcohol, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Potassium Phosphate, Zinc Sulfate, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPEG-8 is a synthetic polymer used as a humectant and solvent.
This ingredient is able to help dissolve active ingredients, including water. This gives it humectant properties.
It is soluble in water. The number '8' stands for the molecular weight of the ingredient.
Learn more about PEG-8Polysorbate 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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