What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventLecithin
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Triethylene Glycol
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Silica
Abrasive
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Plankton Extract
Skin ConditioningSilica Silylate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantDimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Zinc Oxide, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Isostearic Acid, Silica, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Plankton Extract, Silica Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77492, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Callus Lysate, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, CI 77499, CI 77491
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
