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Ingredients Side-by-side
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Diatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingYeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Stellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol, Water, Glycerin, Diatomaceous Earth, Maranta Arundinacea Root Powder, Saccharomyces Ferment, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Yeast Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Caffeine, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Jojoba Esters, Cellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Triethyl Citrate, Stearyl Alcohol, Silica, Hydrated Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceGlycerin 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!
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