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Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingCetrimonium Chloride
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningTrehalose
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantParfum
MaskingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Polyurethane-14
Adenosine Phosphate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingBehentrimonium Chloride
PreservativeCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion StabilisingTamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Trehalose, Glycerin, Parfum, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Polyurethane-14, Adenosine Phosphate, Acrylates Copolymer, Pvp, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Beeswax, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningMaris Aqua
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf
MaskingCyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
MaskingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
PerfumingGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningAspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Maculata Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
BufferingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentHoney Extract
HumectantLinalool
PerfumingSorbitol
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin ConditioningWater, Maris Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Calcium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Maculata Extract, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Honey Extract, Linalool, Sorbitol, Gluconolactone
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 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!
Learn more about Water