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Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingUrea
Buffering
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMethyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Triethanolamine
BufferingSqualane
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Urea, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Methyl Trimethicone, Triethanolamine, Squalane, Disodium EDTA, Dehydroacetic Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 60, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
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 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 GlycerinPropanediol 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!
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