What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Pelargonate
Emollient
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientSea Water
HumectantMalachite Extract
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Sea Salt
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Tromethamine
BufferingButeth-3
SolventSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberIllite
Abrasive
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Tributyl Citrate
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Ethylhexyl Pelargonate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Sea Water, Malachite Extract, Dimethyl Sulfone, Sea Salt, Tocopherol, Montmorillonite, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Tromethamine, Buteth-3, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Illite, Kaolin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Malt Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Tributyl Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiisostearyl Malate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearoyl Inulin
EmollientLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingGlutathione
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Pantothenic Acid
Skin ConditioningLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Diisostearyl Malate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearoyl Inulin, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Water, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Glutathione, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Biotin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cyanocobalamin, Limonene, Linalool
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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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
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 GlycerinTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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
