What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantEthylhexyl Palmitate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingBetaine
HumectantPolyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
EmulsifyingSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantOryza Sativa
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Polysorbate 80
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Oil
EmollientInulin
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-10
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeLecithin
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oryza Sativa, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Inulin, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingCetyl Alcohol
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCocos Nucifera Oil
MaskingAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
AbrasiveSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
MaskingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
MaskingTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDehydroacetic Acid
PreservativeBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingLimonene
PerfumingLinalool
PerfumingCitronellol
PerfumingGeraniol
PerfumingWater, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
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