What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Euphorbia Cerifera Wax
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Silica, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Beeswax, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Water, Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Retinyl Palmitate, Mica, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 16035
Water
Skin ConditioningCoconut Alkanes
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Magnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Caprae Lac
Skin ConditioningColostrum
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactose
HumectantMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Honey
Humectant
Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Whey Protein
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Zinc Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Water, Coconut Alkanes, Coco-Caprylate, Propanediol, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Caprae Lac, Colostrum, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Milk Protein, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Honey, Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Whey Protein, Gluconolactone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Zinc Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Tocopherol, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin
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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 GlycerinWater. 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
