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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
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-5 Dioleate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
HumectantHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientSorbitol
HumectantWater
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-5 Oleate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Seed Oil
HumectantZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
CleansingLactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract
AbrasiveCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
MaskingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
BleachingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
MaskingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Butylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-5 Dioleate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Sorbitol, Water, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
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