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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientMacadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
EmollientSqualane
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingMangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin ConditioningBetaine
HumectantHoney Extract
HumectantRoyal Jelly Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Betaine, Honey Extract, Royal Jelly Extract, Beta-Glucan, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Carbomer, Carbomer, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, 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.
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
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.
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