What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Propanediol
SolventGlycerin
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientGlycolic Acid
BufferingPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningDihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate
Sodium Chloride
MaskingPropylene Glycol
HumectantButylene Glycol
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantWater, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Dihydroxyethyl Stearyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Β
Itβs 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