What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
EmollientDimethicone
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantBorago Officinalis Seed Oil
EmollientPantolactone
HumectantBisabolol
MaskingSodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
BufferingSerine
MaskingUrea
BufferingSorbitol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
MaskingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Methylparaben
PreservativePropylparaben
Preservative2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol
PreservativeMica
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Pantolactone, Bisabolol, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyethyl Urea
HumectantPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantEthoxydiglycol
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeBiosaccharide Gum-1
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantSalicylic Acid
MaskingHarungana Madagascariensis Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin ConditioningDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantWater, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethyl Urea, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Betaine, Methyl Gluceth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Harungana Madagascariensis Extract, Allantoin, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium 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.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateWater. 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