What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientC13-16 Isoparaffin
SolventSodium Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin ConditioningCetraria Islandica Extract
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingAlgae Extract
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeAroma
Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Isononyl Isononanoate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C13-16 Isoparaffin, Sodium Carbomer, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Cetraria Islandica Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Algae Extract, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Aroma
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
EmollientPEG-10 Isostearate
EmulsifyingSynthetic Wax
AbrasivePhenoxyethanol
PreservativeButylene Glycol
HumectantParfum
MaskingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantWater
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningThuja Orientalis Leaf Extract
AntioxidantPropanediol
SolventZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Vine Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningBambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract
HumectantAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningAngelica Archangelica Root Extract
MaskingMalpighia Glabra Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningResveratrol
AntioxidantPolydiethyleneglycol Adipate/Ipdi Copolymer
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Synthetic Wax, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Propanediol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Root Extract, Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract, Resveratrol, Polydiethyleneglycol Adipate/Ipdi Copolymer, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-15 Methacrylate Copolymer
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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 is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water