What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lactate
BufferingMethylpropanediol
SolventGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantDiphenyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Methylpropanediol, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Diphenyl Dimethicone, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Triethylhexanoin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Fructooligosaccharides, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acer Saccharum Extract, Beta-Glucan, Polysorbate 60, Adenosine, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Dextrin, Tocopherol
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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
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
