What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caffeine, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Taurine
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAcanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorphenesin, Taurine, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Acanthopanax Senticosus Root Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris/Lupinus Albus Protein Ferment
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 an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Water. 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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