What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantPropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
EmollientSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
HumectantCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Trideceth-10, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Carbomer, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide EOP, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolydextrose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ferulic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocotrienols, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polydextrose, Xanthan Gum, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin
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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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Remember to 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