What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Trideceth-6
EmulsifyingAcmella Oleracea Extract
Skin ProtectingCeteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningErythritol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Carrageenan
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Phenethyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glyceryl Stearate, Trideceth-6, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Ceteareth-12, Cetyl Palmitate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Erythritol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Carrageenan, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
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 GlycerinPropanediol 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
