What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclomethicone
EmollientCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCetyl Ricinoleate
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Methyl Methacrylate
Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate
Skin ConditioningLysine Thiazolidine Carboxylate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSilica
AbrasiveXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMethylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
PreservativeDiazolidinyl Urea
PreservativeBenzalkonium Chloride
AntimicrobialWater, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Methyl Methacrylate, Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate, Lysine Thiazolidine Carboxylate, Tocopherol, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzalkonium Chloride
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantNiacinamide
SmoothingSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningSilica
AbrasiveTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingOrbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
EmollientPEG-40 Stearate
EmulsifyingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
BufferingBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientSqualane
EmollientLonicera Japonica Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantLilium Tigrinum Extract
Skin ConditioningNelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
AntimicrobialChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHoney
HumectantRosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
MaskingGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentLigustrum Japonicum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
MaskingWater, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Stearate, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, PEG-40 Stearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Beeswax, Diisostearyl Malate, Dimethicone, Squalane, Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Lilium Tigrinum Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Honey, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ligustrum Japonicum Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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 GlycerinSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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