What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cetearyl Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentCollagen
Moisturising
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Escin
TonicGlycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trehalose
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cetearyl Stearate, Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Cyclodextrin, Collagen, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Cetyl Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Escin, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Polysorbate 20, Trehalose, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
MoisturisingCeratonia Siliqua Gum
EmollientSodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tromethamine
BufferingAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
AstringentCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Arachis Hypogaea Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Triethanolamine
BufferingParfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-9
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingWater, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Bis-Hydroxyethyl Tromethamine, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Retinyl Palmitate, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-9, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bisabolol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbitan Caprylate
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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.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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
