What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Water
AstringentSodium PCA
Humectant
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientLentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Pelargonium Graveolens Water, Sodium PCA, Ferulic Acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Lactic Acid, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycosphingolipids
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Glycosphingolipids, Propanediol, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Caffeine, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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
