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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmollientPropylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Eos
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-25
CleansingBehenic Acid
CleansingHelianthus Annuus Extract
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
HumectantCholesterol
EmollientRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocopherol
AntioxidantChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialAscorbyl Palmitate
AntioxidantSucrose Palmitate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Water, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Ceteareth-25, Behenic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Cholesterol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Sucrose Palmitate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
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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 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