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Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPantolactone
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Calcium Gluconate, Pantolactone, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGlucose
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Xylitylglucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol, Anhydroxylitol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Xylitol, Carbomer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Glucose, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, 2,3-Butanediol, Beta-Glucan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cyanocobalamin, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Cholesterol, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide EOP, CI 17200
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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.
Disodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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 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.
Propanediol 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 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
