What's inside
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
HumectantSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantPropanediol
SolventAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
PreservativePolyamide-5
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantPolysilicone-11
Squalane
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin ConditioningLaureth-12
EmulsifyingCetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Stearate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
EmollientLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
AntioxidantSodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
HumectantSilybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin ConditioningSqualene
EmollientCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientCitric Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Citrate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Propanediol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyamide-5, Dimethicone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysilicone-11, Squalane, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Laureth-12, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Silybum Marianum Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Beta-Sitosterol, Panthenol, Squalene, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Citrate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Phenoxyethanol 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 PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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