What's inside
What's inside
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-10
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Acetate
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Poloxamer 184, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Glyceryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Decyl Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium-10, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Acetate, Propylene Glycol, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolWater. 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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