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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientButylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
MaskingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
MaskingPogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
MaskingBoswellia Carterii Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingGanoderma Lucidum Extract
Skin ProtectingAlgae Extract
EmollientLens Esculenta Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract
Skin ConditioningCordyceps Sinensis Extract
AntioxidantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSilybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantCitrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
HumectantSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
HumectantSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingHippophae Rhamnoides Extract
MaskingCaffeine
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientSucrose
HumectantPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Lactate
BufferingErgothioneine
AntioxidantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentBehenyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Benzoate
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativePotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Squalane, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Algae Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Fuscoporia Obliqua Sclerotium Extract, Cordyceps Sinensis Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Sorbitol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract, Caffeine, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Sucrose, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Ergothioneine, Maltodextrin, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium PCA, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Palmitic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantAlcohol Denat.
AntimicrobialDimethicone
EmollientHydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
BufferingPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
MaskingHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
PerfumingC12-13 Pareth-23
CleansingC12-13 Pareth-3
EmulsifyingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingZinc Gluconate
Skin ConditioningGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientSodium Chloride
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingDivinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer
2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine
Skin ConditioningCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
ExfoliatingVitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthoxypropanediol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBHT
AntioxidantTocopherol
AntioxidantTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingCitral
PerfumingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Dimethicone, Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Ceramide NP, Carbomer, Zinc Gluconate, Glycine Soja Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Cholesterol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Vitreoscilla Ferment, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Menthoxypropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, BHT, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, CI 19140, CI 42090, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, 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 GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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