What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
EmollientMagnesium Sulfate
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Aluminum Distearate
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Methylpropanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dicaprylyl Ether, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Magnesium Sulfate, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Magnesium Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Squalane, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Bisabolol, Adenosine, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aluminum Distearate, Sorbitan Caprylate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Tocopherol, Polyglyceryl-5 Polyricinoleate, Methylpropanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
C12-16 Alcohols
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Tromethamine
BufferingHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Benzyl Glycol
SolventHydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Zea Mays Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Stearic Acid, C12-16 Alcohols, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Palmitic Acid, Tromethamine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Propanediol, Benzyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Zea Mays Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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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 (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 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!
Learn more about Water
