What's inside
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Carrageenan
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide
Gel FormingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 16255
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingPotassium Chloride
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Carrageenan, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Trehalose, Euglena Gracilis Polysaccharide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Cellulose Gum, Mica, CI 77891, CI 16255, CI 19140, CI 77491, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Chloride, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumEthylhexylglycerin (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 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!
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