What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
EmollientGlycerin
HumectantSucrose Stearate
EmollientEthyl Macadamiate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSucrose Laurate
EmollientHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSucrose Dilaurate
EmollientSucrose Trilaurate
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingIsoceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Polyacrylate
AbsorbentTocopherol
AntioxidantHydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Malic Acid
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSqualane, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Trilaurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
EmulsifyingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantPropylene Glycol
HumectantParaffinum Liquidum
EmollientPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
AntioxidantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingO-Cymen-5-Ol
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Octyldodecanol
EmollientHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientPhytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide As
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningWater, Polysorbate 20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Paraffinum Liquidum, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sucrose Stearate, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Phospholipids, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide As, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP
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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.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (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 GlycerinSucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oils and water from separating in a product. This property also makes it a surfactant and therefore a cleansing agent.
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 Water