What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
What's inside
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventPropanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCarnosine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Methylpropanediol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Polyglycerin-3, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diglycerin, Betaine, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Tulipa Gesneriana Flower Extract, Carnosine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Adenosine, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan
Water
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propanediol
Solvent
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBiosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobionic Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Cetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
Buffering1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Polyglycerin-3, Methyl Gluceth-20, Trehalose, Betaine, Carbomer, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Malachite Extract, Cellulose Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Dextrin
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 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
