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Water
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Propanediol
SolventCalcium Sodium Borosilicate
Chondrus Crispus Powder
AbrasivePentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantCalcium Chloride
Astringent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilica
AbrasiveMica
Cosmetic ColorantCalcium Aluminum Borosilicate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingAluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate
Tin Oxide
AbrasiveCitric Acid
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingIron Oxides
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Propanediol, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Calcium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Mica, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Aluminum Calcium Sodium Silicate, Tin Oxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Iron Oxides, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin ConditioningEuphorbia Cerifera Wax
Propanediol
SolventPullulan
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Stearic Acid
CleansingOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
EmollientCellulose
AbsorbentArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
EmollientHydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters
Emulsion StabilisingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientLycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
AstringentHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
PerfumingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
PreservativeSodium Dehydroacetate
PreservativeCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Wax, Propanediol, Pullulan, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Stearic Acid, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Palmitic Acid, Cellulose, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Stearyl Esters, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolPropanediol 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 Water