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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantFerulic Acid
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeTocotrienols
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
HumectantEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolydextrose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingElaeis Guineensis Oil
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
PreservativeSodium Benzoate
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Propanediol, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ferulic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tocotrienols, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polydextrose, Xanthan Gum, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Maltodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
SmoothingPropanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientAscorbyl Glucoside
AntioxidantSodium Citrate
BufferingSqualane
EmollientOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
EmollientPullulan
Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether
AntioxidantSclareolide
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantGlycerin
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Ceteareth-25
CleansingCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientBehenic Acid
CleansingCeramide NP
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
EmollientCeramide Ns
Skin ConditioningCeramide AP
Skin ConditioningCeramide EOP
Skin ConditioningCeramide Eos
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Phytosphingosine
Skin ConditioningCaprooyl Sphingosine
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeChlorphenesin
AntimicrobialSodium Metabisulfite
AntioxidantWater, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Squalane, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Xanthan Gum, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Resveratrol Dimethyl Ether, Sclareolide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Ceteareth-25, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Ceramide Ns, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Eos, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Metabisulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is a stable form of Vitamin C. It is created by combining glucose from starch.
When applied to skin, Ascorbyl Glucoside turns into Ascorbic Acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may damage skin cells.
It can help to reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl GlucosidePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWater. 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