What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Isomalt
HumectantPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Ergothioneine
Antioxidant
Ellagic Acid
Skin ConditioningAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Phytol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Lauryl Laurate, Polysorbate 20, Squalane, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Isomalt, Propanediol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Callus Culture Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Alcohol Denat., Xanthan Gum, Sodium Gluconate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Polygamma-Glutamate, Alcohol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Madecassoside, Saccharide Isomerate, Ergothioneine, Ellagic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Phytol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialSalvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf
Masking
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningFerulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Amorphophallus Konjac Root Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Tocotrienols, Ferulic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Sodium Phytate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
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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.
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 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
