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What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientRetinyl Palmitate
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Oil
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningCopper Tripeptide-1
Skin ConditioningRubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingTrehalose
HumectantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
AntioxidantThymus Vulgaris Extract
PerfumingArginine
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningBiotin
AntiseborrhoeicBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingGlycine Soja Oil
EmollientGlyceryl Arachidonate
EmollientGlyceryl Linoleate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingSorbitan Isostearate
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantPolysorbate 60
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingArachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Retinyl Palmitate, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide 3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Trehalose, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Arginine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Biotin, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Oil, Glyceryl Arachidonate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Disodium EDTA
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingEthyl Linoleate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventDimethyl Isosorbide
SolventCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientBisabolol
MaskingHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin ConditioningTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
AntioxidantInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingCeteareth-20
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCarrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingCetyl Palmitate
EmollientSucrose Laurate
EmollientPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Disodium EDTA
Dehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeBenzoic Acid
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethyl Linoleate, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Bisabolol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Retinol, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Cetyl Palmitate, Sucrose Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Isoceteth-20, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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.
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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 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