What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
EmollientPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone
EmollientVinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Quaternium-90 Sepiolite
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantIsostearyl Neopentanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Chloride
MaskingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingQuaternium-90 Montmorillonite
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Alumina
AbrasivePropylene Carbonate
SolventCellulose Acetate
Niacinamide
SmoothingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol Stearate
Skin ConditioningTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPropanediol
SolventIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentHylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingBerberis Vulgaris Root Extract
AntimicrobialRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeEthylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Sorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Vinyl Dimethicone/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Quaternium-90 Sepiolite, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite, Disodium EDTA, Alumina, Propylene Carbonate, Cellulose Acetate, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Polyglycerin-6, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Stearate, Propanediol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Sorbitan Oleate, CI 77891, CI 77288, CI 77491
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBisabolol
MaskingMusa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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 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.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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