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Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingCyclomethicone
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantBetaine
HumectantCaprylyl Methicone
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCeramide 1
Skin ConditioningCeramide 2
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin ConditioningCeramide 4
Skin ConditioningCeramide 6 Ii
Skin ConditioningSqualane
EmollientPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTrideceth-6
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract
AstringentZinc PCA
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Niacinamide, Cyclomethicone, Glycerin, Betaine, Caprylyl Methicone, Laminaria Digitata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetyl-Pg Hydroxyethyl Palmitamide, Cholesterol, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 6 Ii, Squalane, Panthenol, Silica Silylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Trideceth-6, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, Zinc PCA, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
EmollientOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
MaskingPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate Se
EmulsifyingEthylhexyl Stearate
EmollientSorbitan Stearate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeDimethicone
EmollientParfum
MaskingIsopropyl Myristate
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSida Cordifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingTinospora Cordifolia Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningUndecylenoyl Glycine
CleansingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cetyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Parfum, Isopropyl Myristate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sida Cordifolia Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Tinospora Cordifolia Stem Extract, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Capryloyl Glycine, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide
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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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum