What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Callus Extract
Antioxidant
Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Humectant
Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Polyglutamic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Callus Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Extract, Cichorium Intybus Root Oligosaccharides, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Caramel, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sucrose Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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 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
