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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantAscorbic Acid
AntioxidantPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentHaslea Ostrearia Extract
Skin ConditioningAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingChlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Extract
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingParfum
MaskingWater, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbic Acid, Punica Granatum Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Haslea Ostrearia Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
HumectantPEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether
StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
EmulsifyingGlycereth-26
HumectantDimethicone
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Betaine
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
MaskingCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningMusa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCynara Scolymus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAsparagus Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAllium Cepa Bulb Extract
Skin ConditioningMethylpropanediol
SolventChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientPotassium Chloride
Hydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantSucrose
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningAlgin
MaskingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCalcium Chloride
AstringentDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
BufferingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogen Dimethicone
Glucose
HumectantKaolin
AbrasiveDiatomaceous Earth
AbrasiveWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-240/Hdi Copolymer Bis-Decyltetradeceth-20 Ether, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glycereth-26, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Betaine, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Potassium Laurate, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Asparagus Officinalis Extract, Allium Cepa Bulb Extract, Methylpropanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sucrose, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Algin, Titanium Dioxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Calcium Chloride, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrogen Dimethicone, Glucose, Kaolin, Diatomaceous Earth
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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.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is also known as banana fruit extract. It has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Bananas are nutrient rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and minerals like magnesium.
Early studies suggest it may also help reduce hyperpigmentation by interrupting certain skin processes but more research is needed.
Learn more about Musa Sapientum Fruit ExtractSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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